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Is Consuming Lamictil And Elavil Together Safe?
Question: Is it OK to take Lamictil 400mg daily for seizures along with Elavil for depression?
Brief Answer:
can be used together safely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are no known interactions between these drugs.
They work by different mechanisms.
Elavil affects the uptake of certain chemicals- serotonin, norepinephrine
Lamital acts by certain sodium channels or passages in the body though the exact mechanism of action is unknown
You can use these together safely.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
can be used together safely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are no known interactions between these drugs.
They work by different mechanisms.
Elavil affects the uptake of certain chemicals- serotonin, norepinephrine
Lamital acts by certain sodium channels or passages in the body though the exact mechanism of action is unknown
You can use these together safely.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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