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Prescriptions Dispensed from Canada * are Dispensed by:
Candrug
ID#18985
604.543.8711
Pharmacy Manager:
Amarjit Mann
Pharmacy Address:
202A, 8322-130th Street
Surrey, BC
Canada
V3W 8J9
Toll Free:1-866-995-7387
(*Not all prescriptions dispensed by Candrug.)
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Chemical Name: Lamotrigine
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Lamictal
Information
Brand name: Lamictal
Chemical/Generic name: Lamotrigine
Used for: Epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Alternatives: Depakote, Keppra
Availability: brand Lamictal and generic Lamictal 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Generic Lamictal vs. Brand Lamictal
Blue Sky Drugs is pleased to offer Brand Lamictal by GSK and its generic counterpart Lamotrigine. Lamictal and Lamotrigine are available in 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg and 200mg. Generic Lamictal and brand Lamictal are identical chemically and therapeutically. The biggest difference between these two products is the fact that generic Lamictal is not manufactured by GSK. At Blue Sky Drugs, we stand behind our products 100% and only provide you with the highest quality products from fully licensed pharmacies. If you have any questions regarding the generic manufacturers for Lamictal or have any concerns feel free to contact us, call toll-free: 1-866-995-7387 or by email at: CustomerService@BlueSkyDrugs.com
How Lamotrigine Works
Lamotrigine is a drug designed to manage seizures associated with epilepsy; some doctors also prescribe Lamotrigine to treat Bipolar disorder type 1. The recommended dose for Lamotrigine varies for each individual however Lamotrigine is started at a low dose then gradually increased until a maintenance dose is reached. In children, Lamotrigine is given according to the child’s weight. It is important to take Lamotrigine exactly as it was prescribed for you.
Lamotrigine Possible side effects
Lamotrigine may cause side effects in some individuals, common side effects include:
• changes in weight
• diarrhea
• difficulty sleeping
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• headache
• heartburn
• nausea
• poor appetite
• vomiting
• weakness
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they become severe or bothersome. Many of the side effects are manageable and may go away on their own.
Lamotrigine Guidelines
DO NOT this medication if you are allergic to Lamotrigine or any of the ingredients found in Lamictal. Lamotrigine is not for everybody, so be sure to speak to you doctor about the risks and benefits of Lamotrigine. Some medications whether prescribed or over-the-counter may interact with Lamotrigine, the following drugs may cause an interaction:
• birth control pills, or other female hormonal treatments (e.g., hormone replacement therapy)
• carbamazepine
• divalproex sodium
• lopinavir - ritonavir
• medications that slow heart rhythms
• phenobarbital
• phenytoin
• primidone
• rifampin
• valproic acid
Blue Sky - Your Trusted Source of Generic Drugs
If you are considering making Blue Sky Drugs your trusted source of generic medications you might be interested to know that we are very selective when it comes to suppliers and pharmacies we choose to associate with. Our generic pharmaceuticals are all manufactured in monitored facilities that hold an FDA rating. Our staff is exceptionally knowledgeable, any questions you have regarding the generic manufacturers can be answered promptly. At Blue Sky Drugs your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Information Sources for Lamictal
Lamictal | Prescription Medication for Epilepsy
Lamictal (Lamotrigine) in Psychiatric Uses
Lamictal Generic vs. Brand Epilepsy.com
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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