Doctors figure out how much medicine to give to young children based mostly on their weight. Children ages 2 to 12 who are also taking Depakote will probably end up taking 1 to 5 milligrams (mg) per day of Lamictal for every kilogram (kg, about 2.2 pounds) of their body weight.
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Then go back to the regular schedule. If you usually take Lamictal only once day, it might be a good idea to wait about 12 hours before taking the next dose. Then you can go back to a 24-hour schedule the next day. If you're not sure about what to do, call the doctor's office for more advice.
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The way the medicine is taken depends, of course, on what form the doctor has prescribed. Swallow regular Lamictal tablets whole. Chewing them may leave a bitter taste. All the tablets of this type are shaped like a shield and marked with the name LAMICTAL and the number of milligrams in the dose.
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A rash that occurs in the first five days of taking lamotrig-ine is probably non-drug related but regardless, the patient should stop taking the drug and contact their doctor or psychiatrist as it may still represent a lamotrigine (hypersensi-tivity-type) reaction with potential internal organ involvement.
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If benign, careful reintroduction of lamotrigine can be considered after a six months interval with a lower starting dose (5-12.5 mg/day) that is increased more slowly than currently recommended in the prescribing guidelines.
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Rashes associated with lamotrigine and their characteristics A rash that occurs between five days and eight weeks of taking lamotrigine is probably lamotrigine related. The patient should stop taking it and contact their doctor or psychiatrist immediately.
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Call if you have any questions. No one should stop taking Lamictal or change the amount they take without talking to the doctor first. Stopping any seizure medicine all at once can cause a problem that may be life-threatening.
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The key message Patients who are taking lamotrigine should stop taking the drug at the first sign of a rash, regardless of its type or severity, and contact their doctor or psychiatrist immediately. The appearance of a rash occurring between five days and eight weeks of taking lamotrigine may have serious consequences.
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how long after lamictal rash before taking new med
Before taking new medications, wait for 12 hours after lamictal rash. Before taking new medicine, lamictal rash appears for 12 hours.