Subvenite
(lamotrigine)
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(Lamictal)
Get free couponsSummary for Subvenite
Brand name Subvenite (lamotrigine) is an antiepileptic medication. It can be used alone or with other medications to treat seizures in adults and children. It can also help treat bipolar 1 disorder in adults. Subvenite (lamotrigine) comes as immediate-release tablets and an oral suspension that you take by mouth. The dosage depends on your age, other medications you're taking, and the reason you need to take it. Side effects can include dizziness, headache, and serious skin reactions like rash.
Indications for Subvenite
- Partial-onset seizures
- Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Seizures from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Bipolar 1 disorder
Pros and Cons for Subvenite
Pros
- Starter kits for tablets available to help with dosing when you first start the medication
- Approved for children ages 2 years and older with seizures
- Available as tablets and a liquid
Cons
- Can cause dizziness
- Must start at a low dose and have the dose slowly raised to lower the risk of serious rash
- Interacts with many medications, like birth control pills, divalproex (Depakote), and dofetilide (Tikosyn)
Common Side Effects for Subvenite
- Dizziness (38%)
- Headache (29%)
- Double vision (28%)
- Problems with coordination (22%)
- Nausea (19%)
- Blurry vision (16%)
- Sleepiness (14%)
- Runny or stuffy nose (14%)
- Sore throat (10%)
- Rash (10%)
Warnings for Subvenite
- Serious skin rashes
- Serious allergic reaction
- Overactive immune response to the medication
- Irregular heartbeat
- Risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Meningitis (inflammation in the brain)
- Withdrawal seizures
- Possible eye problems
- Interactions with other medications
Summary for Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) is an antiepileptic medication. The immediate-release version can treat different types of seizures as well as bipolar 1 disorder. But the extended-release version is only for seizures. Your dose depends on your age, the other medications you take, and what problem you're treating. Side effects can include dizziness, headache, and serious skin reactions. It can also cause withdrawal symptoms like seizures if you stop taking it suddenly.
Indications for Lamotrigine
- Partial-onset seizures
- Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Seizures from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome - immediate-release only
- Bipolar 1 disorder - immediate-release only
Pros and Cons for Lamotrigine
Pros
- Available in different formulations (regular immediate-release tablets, chewable tablets, quick-dissolving tablets, and extended-release tablets)
- Can use a starter kit to help with dosing when you first start the medication
- Approved for children of certain ages with seizures (age depends on formulation)
Cons
- Can cause dizziness and headaches
- Must start at a low dose and have the dose slowly raised to lower the risk of serious rash
- Interacts with many medications, like birth control pills, divalproex (Depakote), and dofetilide (Tikosyn)
Common Side Effects for Lamotrigine
Immediate release:
- Dizziness (38%)
- Headache (29%)
- Double vision (28%)
- Problems with coordination (22%)
- Nausea (19%)
- Blurry vision (16%)
- Sleepiness (14%)
- Runny or stuffy nose (14%)
- Sore throat (10%)
- Rash (10%)
Extended release:
- Dizziness (14%)
- Nausea (7%)
- Vomiting (6%)
- Tremor (6%)
- Feeling tired (6%)
- Double vision (5%)
- Diarrhea (5%)
Warnings for Lamotrigine
- Serious skin rashes
- Serious allergic reaction
- Overactive immune response to the medication
- Irregular heartbeat
- Risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Meningitis (inflammation in the brain)
- Withdrawal seizures
- Possible eye problems
- Interactions with other medications
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