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Lamotrigine

Also sold as Lamotrigine, SUBVENITE, lamotrigine

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

Serious warning: WARNING: SERIOUS SKIN RASHES Lamotrigine can cause serious rashes requiring hospitalization and discontinuation of treatment. The incidence of these rashes, which have included Stevens-Johnson syndrome, is approximately 0.
5 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

Lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for: Epilepsy—adjunctive therapy in patients aged 2 years and older : partial-onset seizures. primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures.

How to take it

Dosing is based on concomitant medications, indication, and patient age. ( 2.

Important warnings

Life-threatening serious rash and/or rash-related death: Discontinue at the first sign of rash, unless the rash is clearly not drug related. ( Boxed Warning , 5.

Common side effects

The following serious adverse reactions are described in more detail in the Warnings and Precautions section of the labeling: Serious Skin Rashes [see Warnings and Precautions (5. 1) ] Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.

Interactions

Significant drug interactions with lamotrigine are summarized in this section.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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Forms & strengths

100 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 100 MG Oral Tablet · 150 MG Oral Tablet · 200 MG Oral Tablet · 25 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 50 MG Oral Tablet · 250 MG Oral Tablet · 50 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 200 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 10 MG/ML Oral Suspension · 25 MG Oral Tablet · 25 MG Oral Suspension · 5 MG Oral Suspension · 2 MG Oral Suspension · 2 MG Oral Tablet

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

  • Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
  • What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
  • Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
  • What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?