Lamictal Rash Lawyer

Lamictal, or lamotrigine, is an anti-seizure medication that has been prescribed to treat epileptic seizures for about 10 years. In addition to its mood stabilizing effects, Lamictal has antidepressant effects as well that have been prescribed for bipolar or manic depressive patients. Some researchers have suggested that Lamictal be the first-prescribed medication for bipolar patients suffering from more depressed versions of the disorder. Often antidepressants prescribed for bipolar disorder will trigger manic phases, increasing the rate of unhealthy mood swings, but Lamictal does not appear to have this same effect.

As an anti-epileptic drug, Lamictal is considered broad spectrum. This means that it effectively treats both partial-onset and generalized-onset epilepsy. It is thought to do this by inhibiting sodium channels and reducing glutamate (an excitatory neurotransmitter) release. Lamictal is available in tablets of many sizes and doses, with tiny pills available for children.

Lamictal does have a very serious side effect that takes the form of an allergy. The medication can cause a very serious skin rash that, in its worst forms, results in death. When Lamictal was first prescribed about 10% of all patients was getting this life-threatening rash, which is a terrible rate of negative reaction. However, doctors soon found that the likelihood of suffering this allergic reaction decreases the longer the medication is in use. By beginning with a very low dosage of Lamictal and progressively increasing the dosage to an effective level, patients can grow acclimated to the drug and in doing so avoid the rash.

Aside from this rash, the medication seems to have very few negative side effects. A few patients have complained of ankle swelling, and for some the medication simply did not work. No weight gain problems have been described, which is unique among anti-depressant medication. The effects of Lamictal during pregnancy have not been studied, and it the drug is transmitted through breast milk. Nobody knows the damage to infants who are exposed to the medication, so Lamictal should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Patients on Lamictal should never breast feed.

If you or a loved one have suffered negative side effects to Lamictal and feel that you were not properly warned about these dangers, contact a lawyer today to discuss your options and possibly engage in a lawsuit to improve the packaging and warnings about Lamictal side effects.

To find out why you need a Lamictal lawyer and read articles about dangerous drugs and Lamictal side effects, visit our website at hugesettlements.com.

If you have any questions or concerns about filing a Lamictal lawsuit, please contact a professional Lamictal attorney right away!

---

Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine, over 2000 years old, is an ancient form... Read More

7 Tips to Keep Your Fluid Down on Dialysis

As any dialysis patient will tell you, keeping your fluid... Read More

Using Blood Pressure Monitors To Maintain Your Health

Many people today realize the importance of keeping their blood... Read More

Health Needs of Survivors of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is not over when the victim is safe... Read More

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (AChEIs)for the Treatment of Moderate and

Checklist of Treatments for Alzheimer's DiseasePart 1 of 8For approximately... Read More

New Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy

Millions of Americans suffer with Peripheral Neuropathy and until recently... Read More

Which Drug Addiction Treatment is the Best?

The answer is simple: there is no such thing as... Read More

What is Bextra? (FDA Recalled Drug)

Bextra, also known as valdecoxib, is a prescribed medication used... Read More

Ingrown Toe Nails Medical Treatment

Medical Care:Treatment options depend on the stage of ingrown toenails,... Read More

Blood Pressure Treatment: High and Low Blood Pressure Tips and Medication!

High blood pressure is on the rise worldwide. But, doctors... Read More

Talking Money with Your Doctor: Drugs and Tests for Less

Would you buy groceries without knowing their prices? I suspect... Read More

Fifteen Ways to Fight Heel Pain

There are many different causes of heel pain, but the... Read More

What is Going On With Pharmacies in Canada

There is a large amount of talk lately in regard... Read More

Top Ten Things You Should Know About Contact Lenses

1. Soft lenses are perceived by most patients and practitioners... Read More

Rebound Headache - Stop The Cycle

You've been getting headaches. Finally, you find some medications that... Read More

Bextra Recall: Lawyer Says Help Is On The Way

By now, you have probably heard of the prescription drug... Read More

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a severe and deadly allergic... Read More

Medical Billing Specialist

As Pres. Bush was touring the Midwest, shortly before he... Read More

Latest Medical Spa Equipment Showcased at New York Medical Spa Expo

This year, the New York Medical Spa Expo confirmed the... Read More

Onychomycosis - One Of The Many Nail Fungus Out There

Many natural changes in fingers and toenails come with age.... Read More

Traditional Treatments for Back Pain... Which Ones Work and Which Ones Don?t?

When Dorothy followed the yellow brick road, she was told... Read More

How to Find a Drug Rehab in Florida?

When you're in need, the quickest way is the best:... Read More

Contact Lenses and Eye Glasses, How is Your Vision?

Notice friends getting contact lenses and pulling out eye glasses?"What... Read More

Jet Lag Pills ? Panacea or Placebo Effect?

We live in an age that demands an instant cure... Read More

How Safe Do You Feel Going To Hospital To Be Cured

There has been a lot of concern in Australia over... Read More

The Neurological Exam: Evaluating the Master Organ

How does a mind contemplate itself? That's a philosophical question... Read More

Signs of Suicide : Learn What They are and How to Deal with Them

The true numbers are probably much higher because many suicides... Read More

NIH Official Altered Drug Study

NIH Official Altered Drug StudyDr. Edmund Tramont, director of the... Read More

Finally...Affordable Prescription Medication without Insurance.

If you are like many Americans, you are without health... Read More

Risperdal Side Effects: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome NMS

Risperdal is an atypical anti-psychotic drug that balances the levels... Read More

VIOXX Lawsuits

Vioxx is a prescription medication that has been used primarily... Read More

Food for Thought

Depression is a disorder marked by sadness, low energy, impaired... Read More

Parasites In Your Colon

Your colon is a place for other parasites and organisms... Read More