Question 1

what are drug interactions for taking the following medication together: seroquel, ambien, propranolol, lamictal, klonipin, and adderrall?

Accepted Answer

Sedation: Several of the meds Seroquel, Ambien, Lamictal, Klonipin cause drowiness.
Ambien is a sleeping pill.
Why would you take Adderall a stimulant  with a sleeping pill.  Try to follow pill directions from doctor as labelled on vial.  That way you may avoid  serious drug interactions.

Question 2

i take zoloft, lamictal, gabapentin and ambien, i just took an oral drug test for work - can they confirm that i'm on rx if i get any false positives?

Accepted Answer

You can!: Gather together (if you don't still have copies) proof of your Rx's from the Dr(s) and simply present them if necessary. Be as confident as you can and know that for many jobs it would be illegal for anyone to discriminate against you for being treated. You might need to show them evidence - but that's fine! You should be ok.

Question 3

im in menopause, take lamictal &wake up at 4, can't get back to sleep.  i've practiced sleep hygiene, natural remedies &xanax.  would ambien (zolpidem) work?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It may help but you should consider a visit to a sleep specialist to be certain that there is not a more effective treatment.

Question 4

are lamotrigine and ambien (zolpidem) ok taken together?

Accepted Answer

yes: There are no drug-to-drug interactions that contraindicate the two be taken together.

Question 5

ambien (zolpidem) and claritind?

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Sleepy not sneezy?: Ambien (zolpidem) will help you sleep; Claritin d will help with nasal allergy symptoms, but sometimes can cause restlessness and difficulty sleeping.

Question 6

what is ambien (zolpidem) used for?

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Insomnia: Ambien (zolpidem) has an indication for the  short term treatment of insomnia. In clinical practice is not only used on a short-term basis.

Question 7

is there an alternative to lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lamictal is primarily an anti-epileptic drug which is also utilized in psychiatry.  Numerous other drugs exist within this class, and if you are taking the drug and it seems ineffective or adverse events are present, your doctor could easiiy change to another medication.

Question 8

what is lamictal typically used for?

Accepted Answer

Lamictal: It is an Anti-convulsant medication used for Epilepsy &amp; Mood disorders.

Question 9

please describe the medication: lamictal?

Accepted Answer

Lamotrigine: Valuable medication to treat epilepsy, especially complex partial seizures, and first choice for epileptologists.  Has few side effects, but has risk of early rash which could be life-threatening (stevens-johnson synd).  Has proven of some value in psychiatry (bipolar, etc).  Often used adjunctively, but can be mono-therapy.

Question 10

lamictal side effects?

Accepted Answer

Varied: Life threatening: certain rashes (stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), neutropenia (low white cells), multiple organ failure, hepatic failure, suicide, sudden death. Less severe: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, somnolence, visual change, headache, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea, fever, fatigue - many others. You should be under close supervision by the prescriber.

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What are drug interactions for taking the following medication together: seroquel, ambien, propranolol, lamictal, klonipin, and adderrall?

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I take zoloft, lamictal, gabapentin and ambien, i just took an oral drug test for work - can they confirm that i'm on rx if i get any false positives?

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Im in menopause, take lamictal &wake up at 4, can't get back to sleep. i've practiced sleep hygiene, natural remedies &xanax. would ambien (zolpidem) work?

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Are lamotrigine and ambien (zolpidem) ok taken together?

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What is ambien (zolpidem) used for?

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Please describe the medication: lamictal?

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