Description
Indications:
- Prevention and control of seizures.
- Relief of certain types of nerve pain (eg. trigerminal neuralgia)
Dosage:
Adults and children 12 years and older:
- Initial dose: 200 mg orally once a day or 100 mg orally every 12 hours.
- Increase by up to 200 mg per day in increments of 100 mg every 12 hours to achieve pain relief.
- Maintenance dose: 400 to 800 mg per day.
- Maximium dose: 1200 mg per day
Children younger than 12 years:
- Dose is based on body weight and dertermined by the doctor.
Side Effects:
- Common: Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, headache.
- Serious: Blood problems, life-threatening skin rash, allergic reactions.
- Asian ancestry may have a higher risk of severe skin rash.
- Monitor for mood changes or suicidal thoughts
Precautions:
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, low sodium levels, or a history of depression or suicidal thoughts.
- Avoid stopping the medication abruptly without consulting your doctor.
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