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Lamictal (Lamotrigine): Questions & Answers

What is Lamictal? Lamictal is an anti-epileptic medication with an active substance lamotrigine, that belongs to anticonvulsants. What does Lamictal treat? Lamictal is used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression) and prevent seizure disorders. How does Lamictal work? Lamotrigine – an active ingredient of Lamictal) stabilizes electrical activity in the brain and reduces the build-up of toxic […]

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) Dosage Guide

Lamictal and other preparations of the lamotrigine group are recommended to be taken orally, with water, without chewing. Below you can read the guidelines on Lamictal dosages. Lamictal dosage for epileptic disorders as a monotherapy For patients over the age of 12 years: The initial Lamictal dosage is about 25 mg per day for 14 days; […]