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It also depends on whether you take other medications that interact with lamotrigine
Lamotrigine XR: Start 50 mg PO qDay (weeks 1 and 2), THEN 100 mg qDay (weeks 3 and 4), THEN increase by 100 mg/day PO qWeek through week 7 (400 mg qDay); maintenance dose (week 8+): 400-600 mg PO
You may be more likely to develop a serious rash if
You'll typically start lamotrigine (Lamictal) at a low dose, and the dose will be raised in the following weeks
Interactions
Dosage Forms
They showed that, out of 188 patients, 77% continued lamotrigine treatment; the mean effective dose was 250 mg or higher of lamotrigine, and the results more
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Although lamotrigine is not considered an antidepressant, it is used as a maintenance treatment for bipolar I disorder in patients 18 and older to help stabilize mood changes
The change in serum lamotrigine levels in the postpartum period ranged from a 30% decrease to a 640% increase compared with the first level obtained during pregnancy
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younger children (aged 2 to 11 years) – the dose will vary depending on their weight; For bipolar disorder, the usual dose for adults is: between 200mg and 400mg a day, taken as either 1 or 2 doses; Changes to your dose
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3 mg/kg/day divided into one or two doses for two weeks, then increase by 0
Lamotrigine has the strongest evidence for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder and is well established for this indication ()
dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea; fever, sore throat, runny nose; drowsiness, tired feeling; back pain; or
Common side effects of lamotrigine include dizziness, headache, sleepiness, and tremor
Common side effects include minor skin rashes, headaches, and nausea, and more serious side effects can include skin conditions and allergic reactions
Having a routine will help you to remember to take your doses regularly
Symptoms of depression include: Find information on Lamotrigine (LaMICtal, Subvenite) in Davis’s Drug Guide including dosage, side effects, interactions, nursing implications, mechanism of action, half life, administration, and more
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Lamictal (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling)
Uses
initial dose of lamictal, or (3) exceeding the recommended dose escalation for lamictal
6 mg/kg/day divided twice daily every 1 to 2 weeks; Typical dose: 4
Conversion to monotherapy for patients taking 1 anticonvulsant drug; Weeks 1
5 mg per week