Lamotrigine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Lamictal, LTG

Category

• Anticonvulsant

Description

Lamotrigine (la-MOE-tri-jeen) is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it.

Lamotrigine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Chewable/Dispersible Tablets (U.S.)
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Lamictal

In Canada—

• Lamictal

Another commonly used name is LTG .