Question 1

I started Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?

Accepted Answer

There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.

Question 2

How long does it take Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR to work?

Accepted Answer

Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.

Question 3

What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR?

Accepted Answer

You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.

Question 4

Can Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR affect pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Studies on the human population do not show any effects of Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR on pregnant women or her fetus. However, it is advisable that you inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or are planning to get pregnant while taking Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR. In case therapy with Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR is considered during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe the lowest effective dose.

Question 5

Can I take Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR with other antiepileptic medicines?

Accepted Answer

It is important that you inform your doctor if you are already on any other antiepileptic medicines. The reason being, taking Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR  with some antiepileptics (like valproate and carbamazepine) may increase the chances of developing side effects. Also, the dose of Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR  may need adjustment if taken with antiepileptic medicines such as oxcarbazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, topiramate or zonisamide.

Question 6

How to take Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR?

Accepted Answer

Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR can be taken with or without food. Continue taking Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get maximum benefits of Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR.

Question 7

I have symptoms of depression. Can I take Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can take Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR if you have depression symptoms. In fact, Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR is used in preventing depression. But, do not self medicate. Do not start or stop taking Voltrigin 100mg Tablet SR on your own, unless otherwise advised by the doctor.

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