What is LAMOTRIGINE ER used for?

LAMOTRIGINE ER (brand name Lamotrigine ER) is a Anticonvulsant indicated for See full prescribing information.

How does LAMOTRIGINE ER work?

LAMOTRIGINE ER works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of LAMOTRIGINE ER?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for LAMOTRIGINE ER. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is LAMOTRIGINE ER the same as Lamotrigine ER?

Lamotrigine ER is a brand name for LAMOTRIGINE ER. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

LAMOTRIGINE ER

Anticonvulsant

Brand names: Lamotrigine ER

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

See full prescribing information

Contraindications

• Lamotrigine Extended-Release Tablets are contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity (e.g.
• rash
• angioedema
• acute urticaria
• extensive pruritus

FDA Warnings

1 Serious Skin Rashes [see Boxed Warning] The risk of serious rash caused by treatment with Lamotrigine Extended-Release Tablets is not expected to differ from that with immediate-release lamotrigine [see Boxed Warning]
However, the relatively limited treatment experience with Lamotrigine Extended-Release Tablets makes it difficult to characterize the frequency and risk of serious rashes caused by treatment with Lamotrigine Extended-Release Tablets
Pediatric Population The incidence of serious rash associated with hospitalization and discontinuation of immediate-release lamotrigine in a prospectively followed cohort of pediatric patients (aged 2 to 16 years) with epilepsy receiving adjunctive therapy with immediate-release lamotrigine was approximately 0
There was 1 rash-related death in this 1,983-patient cohort

Known Side Effects

11 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Rash

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Depression

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Drowsiness

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for LAMOTRIGINE ER

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

12 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

What random drugs are fast movers at your store

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r/pharmacy125712y ago

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → LAMOTRIGINE ER openFDA label JSON → LAMOTRIGINE ER FAERS adverse-event reports → LAMOTRIGINE ER ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of LAMOTRIGINE ER

Compare With

14 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral