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Is Lamictal Effective In The Treatment Of Anxiety And Depression?

What percentage of patients that are prescribed Lamictal for hard to treat depression and anxiety see positive results within a month. Also concerned about possible memory issues while taking this medication. What is the average length of time for treatment fot anxiety and depression using this drug.
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query, in depression that is hard to treat, the first option is to augment with lithium, Trazodone, Valproate, low dose antipsychotics etc. Lamictol is not a better option to augment unless all other modalities have failed. Side effect profile is also high with Lamictol.

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Is Lamictal Effective In The Treatment Of Anxiety And Depression?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query, in depression that is hard to treat, the first option is to augment with lithium, Trazodone, Valproate, low dose antipsychotics etc. Lamictol is not a better option to augment unless all other modalities have failed. Side effect profile is also high with Lamictol. I hope I have cleared your query. Feel free to ask any further questions.