Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of epilepsy (fits) and bipolar disorder. The detailed uses of Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's are as follows:<ul><li>Epilepsy/seizures: Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's controls seizures by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, reducing their frequency and severity.</li><li>Bipolar Disorder: Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's helps prevent mood swings or depressive episodes, maintaining emotional balance in individuals with bipolar disorder.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's contains Lamotrigine, which helps control seizures by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
It reduces the release of glutamate, a chemical messenger that can trigger seizures, preventing excessive nerve overactivity.
It decreases the frequency and severity of seizures in conditions such as partial-onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.
It helps delay the occurrence of mood episodes (depressive, manic, or mixed) in individuals with Bipolar I Disorder, maintaining long-term emotional balance.
It has a well-established safety profile in pediatric epilepsy and is not associated with physical or psychological dependence or abuse potential.

FAQs

What is the use of Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's?

Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Epilepsy (fits) and Bipolar disorder. It contains Lamotrigine, which reduces the electrical impulses and subsequent firing of the nerve impulses that cause fits. Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity, thereby helping control seizures.

Can I stop taking Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's if I feel well?

Do not discontinue Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening seizures.

Does prolonged intake of Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's causes weight gain?

Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

How can I cope with dry mouth?

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent mouth drying.

Does Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's treat bipolar disorder?

Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps in blocking the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

How does Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's work?

Lamotrive 50 mg Tablet 10's contains Lamotrigine, which works by blocking sodium channels and reducing the release of glutamate, a brain chemical that can trigger seizures or mood changes. This calms excessive nerve activity, helping control seizures in epilepsy and reducing the risk of mood episodes in bipolar disorder.