Lamfree
Composition for Lamfree Products
Lamfree Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Epilepsy, Bipolar disorderProducts for Lamfree
Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT
strip of 10 tablet dt
MRP₹159.38
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About Lamfree Products
Uses of Lamfree Products
Lamotrigine is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures, epilepsy, Bipolar disorder, mania, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia and seizures.
Lamfree Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lamfree are Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Joint pain, Agitation, Tremors, Tiredness, Irritability, Gastrointestinal disturbance.
How Lamfree Products work
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
In Depth Information for Lamfree Products
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause skin rash. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice a rash, itching and peeling of skin.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.
- Lamfree helps in the treatment and prevention of seizures.
- Take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Lamfree, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not take Lamfree if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may increase the risk of low sodium levels in the blood. Inform your doctor if you develop difficulty concentrating, memory problems, confusion, weakness, and unsteadiness.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Patient Concerns about Lamfree Products
Frequently asked questions about Lamfree Products
Q. I started Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.
Q. How long does it take Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT to work?
Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
Q. What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.
Q. Can Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT affect pregnancy?
Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT. In case therapy with Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I take Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT with other antiepileptic medicines?
It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.
Q. How to take Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT?
Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT.
Q. I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT?
Yes, you can take Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Lamfree 100mg Tablet DT on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.