Lamez 50 MG Tablet Health Feed

no. DT means dispersible tablet but OD formulations are sustained release tab specially designed for single daily use.

Dear lybrate-user,
probably you have been having recurrent attacks of depression more frequently. That is why your doctor has put you on lamitor. Lamotrigine is a mood stabiliser which will reduce the severity and duration of next attack of depression. It may be increased to 200 mg if you don't get desired benefit. Your doctor might have gradually increased lamotrigine dose to prevent serious skin reaction as side effect. If you did not get skin problem in first 6 months or so, lamotrigine i...more

It is self confidance and good medical support, a psychiatrist can improve your condition. Have faith in you. Do exercise. Limit calori intake. Have good medical counselling and support.

Dear lybrate-user
dicorate itself may cause weight gain, talk to your specialist if this is a major problem.

Transcallosal interhemispheric and transcortical routes are done in patients with large cysts (fluid filled cavity).

Dear Priya,
Good mood stabiliser like lamitec will help you in the long run. Please don't stop them. Olimelt may be lowered or stopped according to your need vs side effects.

Do you snore? You can ask your wife or any person who sleeps in the same room about it.
Your depression could also be responsible. In that case, you may need adjustment of your medication.
Since when are you taking Lamez 100 ?
Please give a detailed medical history.

Dear Manny,
Lamotrigine is NOT routinely used in the treatment of OCD. But if your doctor diagnosed your OCD as a symptom of mood disorder, he/she will prescribe lamotrigine. Talk to your doctor about it. In a bipolar mood disorder, OCD, Depression etc are common symptoms.

Dear lybrate-user,
Lamitor Is usually given as a mood stabilizer for a long term use. It can not be stopped even after you feel okay. It prevents future episodes of depression. Probably you may need some antidepressant at present along with lamitor. Discuss with your psychiatrist without stopping lamitor.

Dear lybrate user. I can understand. As you are aware, depression is a neuro chemical disorder and therefore the treatment should be targeted towards enhancing or reducing those chemicals biologically. But these medicines are used for maintaining the balance. In that sense, with the present medicines, you will have to continue forever. I suggest online cognitive therapy. Take care.