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Can Overdose Of Lamictal Cause Any Effects?

My husband takes 150 mg of Lamictal two times daily for seizures. A couple of days ago he accidentally took an extra dose (150 mg tablet). In the past he was told that he couldn t just cut back suddenly. My question is whether he needs to ween back down or if he should just go back to his regular dose?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns about an additional 150 mg of Lamotrigine. Let me try to help you

Question : My question is whether he needs to ween back down or if he should just go back to his regular dose?
Answer : He has to go back to his regular dose
Please make sure that this is not repeated in future

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Can Overdose Of Lamictal Cause Any Effects?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns about an additional 150 mg of Lamotrigine. Let me try to help you Question : My question is whether he needs to ween back down or if he should just go back to his regular dose? Answer : He has to go back to his regular dose Please make sure that this is not repeated in future Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.