FDA Approves Extended Epilepsy Medication
June 1, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Lamictal XR (lamotrigine) Extended Release Tablets have been approved by the US FDA for prescription to people, aged 13 or older, who have partial onset seizures. The original version of Lamictal has been available since the mid-1990s.
Instead of trying to explain how it works, here is a video of a pharmacist explaining what Lamictal is. Just click on the TV screen:
The newly approved extended version, Lamictal XR, limits the number of pills a person must take in a day – some people take several. The fewer medications a person has to take, the lower the chance of mistakes and the …read more
FDA Approves Nexium for Children with GERD Ages 1-11 Years
February 28, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions





