Drug reference
lamotrigine
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Epileptic Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Antiepileptic of phenyltriazine class, Inhibits release of excitatory amino acid glutamate and inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channel, which stabilizes neuronal membranes
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Rhinitis
- Ataxia
- Diplopia
Known interactions (5)
- ethinyl estradiol + lamotrigine Major
- lamotrigine + valproate Major
- lamotrigine + Valproic acid Major
- lamotrigine + Methylphenidate Moderate
- lamotrigine + Olanzapine Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is lamotrigine?
lamotrigine belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does lamotrigine work?
Antiepileptic of phenyltriazine class, Inhibits release of excitatory amino acid glutamate and inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channel, which stabilizes neuronal membranes
What are the common side effects of lamotrigine?
Dizziness, Somnolence, Headache, Blurred vision, Rhinitis, Ataxia, Diplopia
Which drugs interact with lamotrigine?
ethinyl estradiol, valproate, Valproic acid, Methylphenidate, Olanzapine
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