Lamotrigine Er FAQs
How much does Lamotrigine Er cost without insurance?
If you don't have insurance, you could pay as much as $457.76 for Lamotrigine Er. To save on your out-of-pocket costs for Lamotrigine Er you could use a SingleCare discount card on your next purchase of the prescription drug. With our discount card, you pay a reduced price of $31.27 for your Lamotrigine Er prescription refill at any SingleCare participating pharmacy.
How much does Lamotrigine Er cost with insurance?
How much you pay for Lamotrigine Er with insurance can vary by insurance plan. Your pharmacist can help you to calculate your copay on your Lamotrigine Er prescription}} with your health insurance. With a SingleCare Lamotrigine Er coupon, you could pay the lowest price of $31.27 for your Lamotrigine Er refill at participating pharmacies including CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Kroger, and Walgreens among many others.
Does Medicare cover Lamotrigine Er and how much does it cost?
Lamotrigine Er is covered by some Medicare Part D and Advantage Plans. However, you can still save on the cost of Lamotrigine Er when you use a SingleCare prescription savings card with your next purchase Lamotrigine Er. With our savings card, you pay the discounted price of $31.27 when you checkout at your local SingleCare participating pharmacy.
What is the brand name of Lamotrigine Er?
Lamotrigine Er is a generic prescription drug that is manufactured by several companies in the U.S. and other countries. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC. are two manufacturers of Lamotrigine Er. Lamictal XR is the brand-name version of Lamotrigine Er produced by GlaxoSmithKline.
What is Lamotrigine Er?
Lamotrigine Er is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat epilepsy and control seizures in adults and children. Lamotrigine Er is sometimes prescribed as adjunctive therapy or in addition to a primary medication to treat tonic-clonic seizures and partial-onset seizures in patients who are at least 13 years old. Lamotrigine Er is also used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults.
Before taking Lamotrigine Er tell your doctor if you about other medical conditions you may have, including liver or kidney problems, if you suffer from depression, and if you have suicidal thoughts or actions.
If you are pregnant you should not stop taking this medication without first getting your doctor's advice. If you have a seizure during pregnancy it could harm you and your baby. If you do become pregnant you should tell your doctor right away. Breastfeeding is not advised while using Lamotrigine Er.
You should also tell your doctor about all the medications you are using including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements. If you are taking the medications dofetilide or orlistat, or if you are using birth control pills you should inform your doctor as these medications can affect how Lamotrigine Er works. Providing your doctor with a full medical history, you minimize your risk of drug interactions and adverse effects.
You should only use Lamotrigine Er how it was prescribed by your doctor. You also need to be very vigilant when taking Lamotrigine Er and ensure you have the right form and strength of this drug that was prescribed.
What are the side effects of Lamotrigine Er?
Important: Lamotrigine Er can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening rash, in children or in patients who start this medication at a high starting dose. You should discontinue using this medication at the first sign of rash then call your healthcare professional.
Some of the common side effects you can experience when taking Lamotrigine Er are headaches, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and drowsiness.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Lamotrigine Er. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat. If you have a severe skin reaction to Lamotrigine Er with symptoms like sore throat, fever, and a red or purple skin rash with blistering or peeling; you should get emergency medical attention. Any new or worsening mood or behavior changes should be reported to your doctor immediately.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects of Lamotrigine Er, and more can occur. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your concerns before starting treatment. You can also report your side effects to the FDA.