Lamotrigine

• Follow the instructions on your medication label and take the medication as prescribed by your doctor.
• You can take this medication with or without food.
• Dispersible tablets can be chewed, swallowed whole or dispersed in room temperature water. To disperse the tablet, cover the tablet with one teaspoon of water and allow to dissolve. The entire amount should then be taken or consumed.
• You may not experience any benefits immediately after starting the medication as it may take up a few weeks before this medication can exert its full effects. You should continue to take your medication regularly as instructed by your doctor even if you feel well. Stopping your medication without telling your healthcare professional may cause your condition to worsen quickly.
• Do not stop taking or adjust the dose of this medication without consulting your healthcare professional. Do not the medication that was dispensed to you without informing your healthcare professional.

If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only the usual dose. Do not double your dose or use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.