My daughter has epilepsy and was prescribed Lamitor DT 50 Tablet twice a day. By mistake, I have been giving her Lamitor OD 50 Tablet instead of Lamitor DT 50. Although there are no noticeable side effects, please advise which form of Lamitor should be continued.
This dispensing error, where Lamitor DT 50 (a twice-daily dispersible tablet) was mistakenly replaced with Lamitor OD 50 (a sustained-release formulation), requires immediate consultation with the prescribing doctor. The two forms differ in how the medication is released and absorbed in the body. The OD form releases the drug slowly, which may result in low drug levels and poor seizure control if taken twice daily. On the other hand, continuing the OD form twice daily may cause excessive drug accumulation. The doctor will guide you on how to safely switch back to the correct formulation to maintain stable drug levels and ensure effective seizure control.
