Lamotrignine and Alcohol InteractionLamotrignine and Alcohol Lamotrignine is the generic name, for this drug which is sold under the brand name Lamictal and is used for the treatment of people with seizures for people with mood disorders as well as borderline personality disorder. It functions as an anticonvulsant for these patients and is used for patients who have failed to respond to other antidepressants or mood stabilizers. It is to be used only for those 16 or older. It is suggested that you do not drink alcohol while using Lamotrignine, as the side effects will be greatly enhanced, not even moderate drinking. At this time the medical community defines moderate consumption of alcohol as no more than two drinks per day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Anything more than that is considered an unhealthy dependency on alcohol that may have adverse social, family and health consequences. If a person drinks only once or twice a week but drinks on the same days each week and more than two drinks this is considered as an alcohol dependency. If a person binge drinks at any time during the week this is also considered as alcoholism. Some consider alcoholism as a disease while others consider it an addiction which is the result of personal choice and character fault. This school of thought blames the alcoholism on life style choices. Personally I consider alcoholism a genetic tendency as I have seen families of alcoholics even when they live far apart. These unfortunate people are probably dependent on alcohol from the first drink. When alcohol interacts with prescription or over the counter drugs it usually results in negative health effects most especially liver damage as the main organ affected. Before using this drug advise your physician if you are allergic to this or any other drug or substance, are pregnant, plan to be so, are breastfeeding,. Side effects are dizziness, headache, double vision, unsteadniness, nausea, blurred vision, sleepiness, rash or vomiting, agitation, anxiety, problems concentrating, confusion, depression, emotional lability, irritability and mania. If these occur call your physician for medical help. This site serves as an information source only and does not dispense medical advice or any other kind of advice. If you are seeking medical advice you are advised to consult your own physician. Lamotrignine and Alcohol Return from Lamotrignine and Alcohol to home page |
