No. Store LAMICTAL at room temperature and away from heat and light. Always keep LAMICTAL out of the reach of children. If for any reason your doctor stops treatment with LAMICTAL, do not keep any leftover medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Medication should be thrown away as instructed.

No. The Stay on Track program is designed for people who take LAMICTAL to manage their bipolar I disorder.

In a small number of people, LAMICTAL causes a serious skin rash. In these cases, the person must be treated at a hospital; rarely, deaths have been reported. Serious skin rashes are most likely to occur within the first 8 weeks of treatment with LAMICTAL, although people taking LAMICTAL for several months have also been affected. Serious skin rashes are also more likely to occur in children than in adults.

You (or your loved one) and your epilepsy doctor can choose the right type of LAMICTAL tablets for you. There are 2 kinds of LAMICTAL tablets: regular tablets that you swallow whole, and chewable dispersible tablets that can be swallowed whole, chewed, or dissolved in liquid. To dissolve the chewable dispersible tablets, add them to a small amount of water or diluted fruit juice, just enough to cover the medicine. Wait about 1 minute, until the tablets are dissolved.

Dosing guidelines are available in the Prescribing Information for LAMICTAL, or see the dosing section of this Web site.

Yes, the checks can be used for any strength, as long as you are taking LAMICTAL for bipolar I disorder. Prescription LAMICTAL Tablets are not for everyone. Most people who take LAMICTAL tolerate it well. Common side effects with LAMICTAL include dizziness, headache, blurred or double vision, lack of coordination, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremor, and rash. LAMICTAL may cause other side effects not listed here.

If a dose of LAMICTAL is missed for any reason, do not double the next dose. Simply take the next scheduled dose on time. If you (or your loved one) find that you are missing doses, ask your doctor about ways to help you stay on track. Remember: do not stop taking LAMICTAL or any other antiseizure medicines unless your doctor tells you to. Contact your doctor if you stop taking LAMICTAL for any reason. Do not restart without consulting your doctor.

Most people who take LAMICTAL can tolerate it well. However, as with all medications, some people experience side effects. The most common side effects with LAMICTAL include dizziness, headache, blurred or double vision, lack of coordination, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, and rash. LAMICTAL may cause other side effects not listed here. If you (or your loved one) develop any side effects or symptoms you are concerned about, or if you need more information, call your doctor.

LAMICTAL is available as scored tablets and chewable dispersible tablets for maximum dosing flexibility. Berry-flavored, chewable dispersible tablets can be chewed, dissolved in juice or water, or swallowed whole. mg dosage available to healthcare professionals only from your representative or through the GlaxoSmithKline Response Center (1-888-825-5249). mg and 25-mg tablets available from your GlaxoSmithKline representative and through retail pharmacies.

Valproate (VPA) reduces the clearance of LAMICTAL. The dosage of LAMICTAL required in the presence of VPA is less than half of that required in its absence. See Prescribing Information for LAMICTAL. The interaction of LAMICTAL and several medications has been studied. A table that summarizes these interactions is included below. Please see complete Prescribing Information for full description of drug interactions.

The refrigerator and MicroFridge units are rented on a first come, first serve basis. At the beginning of the academic year, students may rent a refrigerator at residence hall locations. The first few days of the academic year, there are signs posted in each residence hall as to where and when the refrigerator units will be rented. After this time has passed, the student will be required to contact the Housing Cashier Office in order to rent a unit.

All women of childbearing potential should discuss with their doctor their antiseizure medicine regimen and what to do in the event of pregnancy. The effects of LAMICTAL during pregnancy are not known at this time. Any woman who becomes pregnant while taking LAMICTAL should talk to her doctor as soon as possible.

Use caution before driving a car or operating complex, hazardous machinery until you (or your loved one) know if LAMICTAL affects the ability to perform such tasks. It is important to learn about issues related to driving and seizure control in your state; regulations vary. Be sure to ask your doctor if LAMICTAL will affect your (or your loved one's) ability to perform such tasks.

Both prescription and nonprescription medicines can interact with LAMICTAL. So, it's important to check with the doctor and pharmacist before taking any other medicines or herbal remedies such as those sold in drug stores and health food stores. Do not start or stop using birth control pills or other female hormonal products until you have consulted your doctor.

Prior to initiation of treatment with LAMICTAL, the patient should be instructed that a rash or other signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity (eg, fever, lymphadenopathy) may herald a serious medical event and that the patient should report any such occurrence to a physician immediately. In addition, the patient should notify his or her physician if worsening of seizure control occurs.

Lamictal is sometimes prescribed in combination with other antiepileptic medicines, or as a replacement for medications such as Tegretol, Dilantin, phenobarbital, or Mysoline. You may develop a rash during the first 2 to 8 weeks of Lamictal therapy, particularly if you are also taking Depakene.

You should take Lamictal exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you take more than the prescribed amount, you can increase your risk of developing a serious rash. Do not stop taking this medicine without first discussing it with your doctor. An abrupt halt could increase your seizures. Your doctor can schedule a gradual reduction in dosage. If you forget a dose of Lamictal, take it as soon as you remember.