LAMICTAL XR (lamotrigine), an AED of the phenyltriazine class, is chemically unrelated to existing AEDs
Doctors may prescribe it off-label for the treatment of acute depressive episodes with bipolar I disorder
If seizures are worse or not the same after starting this medicine (lamotrigine extended-release tablets)
While atazanavir/ritonavir does reduce the lamotrigine plasma concentration, no adjustments to the recommended dose-escalation guidelines for LAMICTAL should be necessary solely based on the use of atazanavir/ritonavir
Find out how lamotrigine treats epilepsy and bipolar disorder, and how to take it
These side effects can increase the risk of falling
376 mg phenylalanine
For epilepsy, this includes focal seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Oral route (Tablet; Tablet, Chewable; Tablet, Disintegrating; Tablet, Extended Release) Cases of life-threatening serious rashes, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, or rash-related death have been caused by lamotrigine
67 for 200 mg tablet
The typical maintenance ranges from 225 mg to 375 mg in two divided doses
In addition to being used for managing depression, it can be used to treat insomnia and anxiety