Lamictal, also known as lamotrigine, is a drug used to control
seizures associated with some forms of
epilepsy. Glaxo Smith Kline manufactures Lamictal.
The drug has been associated with rare sudden deaths and aplasia as well as Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Additionally, the FDA recently issued a warning to
doctors, patients, and
pharmacists regarding the tendency to confuse Lamictal with the
anti-fungal drug Lamisil. If confusion leads an epileptic to take Lamisil rather than Lamictal, the epileptic's seizures may not be controlled properly. Furthermore, people with
fungal infections who mistakenly take Lamictal may aggravate their infections.
See your doctor if you have experienced serious side effects associated with Lamictal or if you received a misfilled prescription. In addition, it may be important to
contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be
time limits within which you must commence suit.
See Also
- Epilepsy Drugs: Overview
- Birth Defects
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Erythema Multiforme
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis