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At what dosage does lamotrigine usually work as a mood stablizer?
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Dr. Aaron Hauganswered
Neurology 14 years experience
200 mg daily: The typical dose of Lamotrigine (lamictal) for bipolar disorder maintenance therapy is 200 mg daily. Individual variability is always a factor, so lower doses may be effective and higher doses may be needed. This medication must be slowly uptitrated over the course of multiple weeks.
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