Question 1

is lamotrigine an effective medication for bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This can be an effective medication for bipolar disorder either alone or in combination with other medications and is one of the safer medications to use for bipolar disorder in pregnancy.

Question 2

im bipolar, what is best to take lamotrigine in the morning or night, what's the different?

Accepted Answer

No difference : I know of nothing in the literature that states morning or evening is a better time to take this medication.

Question 3

can you tell me if i have been prescribed lamotrigine does it mean i have bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

It is important: To know what condition you are being treated for.  You may or may not have a bipolar spectrum disorder. I sometimes treat patients with recalcitrant depression with lamictal. Please get more info from your provider. Take care.

Question 4

can i get refills for my bipolar medication (lamotrigine 25mg) monthly though this service?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral health: Medications like lamotrigine are not prescribed through this service because it is very important for you to have regular follow up by your behavioral health provider to make sure the medication and dosage are helping you. Sometimes changes are needed and a doctor who knows you is best to make those assessments.

Question 5

when is rashes dangerous when taking lamotrigine (600 mg bipolar)?

Accepted Answer

Possible side effect: please consult your prescribing physician and get a dermatology evaluation.

Question 6

hi. do lamotrigine have weigh gain side effects? can i get medicine without this side effects for bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

Lamictal and weight: In studies, between 1 and 5 percent of people taking Lamictal for bipolar disorder treatment experienced weight gain. However, weight gain was not reported as a side effect in people taking it to control seizures.
 
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Question 7

what's the most common dosage of lamotrigine for bipolar depression for an adult male of average size? i know it varies, but what's the average?

Accepted Answer

Lamictal: The target dose for Lamictal as a monotherapy is 200 mg. per day ... However, as you mentioned, this does vary quite a bit from patient to patient.

Question 8

my lamotrigine level was 4.9 mcg/ml, is this a good therapeutic level for managing bipolar depression?

Accepted Answer

Level: lamotrigine levels are not really used for psychiatric treatment. might be relevant for sz treatment but not so much for psych issues.

Question 9

my wife who is bipolar, is on trazodone, lamotrigine , dedepakote and 50 yrs old has become pregrant . is it true that t her health is at risk & the baby?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant bipolar: Need to review risks/ benefits with your prescriber and your obstetrician. There are potential risks.

Question 10

i take lamotrigine for my bipolar is it ok that i take creatine as well i just started taking it to build muscle wanna make sure nothing will happen taking both?

Accepted Answer

: There is no interaction between lamotrigine and creatine supplement.

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Is lamotrigine an effective medication for bipolar disorder?

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Im bipolar, what is best to take lamotrigine in the morning or night, what's the different?

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Can you tell me if i have been prescribed lamotrigine does it mean i have bipolar disorder?

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Can i get refills for my bipolar medication (lamotrigine 25mg) monthly though this service?

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When is rashes dangerous when taking lamotrigine (600 mg bipolar)?

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Hi. do lamotrigine have weigh gain side effects? can i get medicine without this side effects for bipolar disorder?

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What's the most common dosage of lamotrigine for bipolar depression for an adult male of average size? i know it varies, but what's the average?

A member asked:

My lamotrigine level was 4.9 mcg/ml, is this a good therapeutic level for managing bipolar depression?

A member asked:

My wife who is bipolar, is on trazodone, lamotrigine , dedepakote and 50 yrs old has become pregrant . is it true that t her health is at risk & the baby?

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I take lamotrigine for my bipolar is it ok that i take creatine as well i just started taking it to build muscle wanna make sure nothing will happen taking both?

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