Lamotrigine Extended Release Tablet and Lorcaserin

• Generic Name: lamotrigine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Lamictal, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, Subvenite, Lamictal CD, LaMICtal Starter Kit, LaMICtal ODT Patient Titration Kit, LaMICtal XR Patient Titration Kit, LamoTRIgine Starter Kit, Subvenite Starter Kit, Lamictal, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR

Lamotrigine is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant.

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to treat epileptic seizures in adults and children. Lamotrigine is also used to delay mood episodes in adults with bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Immediate-release lamotrigine can be used in children as young as 2 years old when it is given as part of a combination of seizure medications. However, this form should not be used as a single medication in a child or teenager who is younger than 16 years old.

Extended-release lamotrigine is for use only in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

Lamotrigine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lorcaserin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Belviq, Belviq XR

Lorcaserin affects chemical signals in the brain that control appetite. Lorcaserin works by helping you feel full with smaller meals.

Lorcaserin is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity.

Lorcaserin is sometimes used to treat obesity that may be related to diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.

Lorcaserin will not treat any underlying health condition (such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure). Keep taking any other medications your doctor has prescribed to treat these conditions.

Lorcaserin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.