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Is Lamictal Effective In The Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder?
Currently my wife been at the inpatient behavioral our local hospital for bipolar disorder. She became tolerant of the risperdon consta injection for 3 years. Now they are giving her lamictal for the last 2 weeks. Can you you give more info on this med?
Sat, 10 Nov 2018
Hi,
Lamictal is composed of 'Lamotrigine', which is an anticonvulsant medication used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
In bipolar disorder, it is used to treat acute episodes of depression, rapid cycling in bipolar type II, and prevent recurrence in bipolar type I.
Kindly take the medication as prescribed by your doctor and do the necessary follow-up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
Lamictal is composed of 'Lamotrigine', which is an anticonvulsant medication used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
In bipolar disorder, it is used to treat acute episodes of depression, rapid cycling in bipolar type II, and prevent recurrence in bipolar type I.
Kindly take the medication as prescribed by your doctor and do the necessary follow-up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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