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What is the response time for lamictal tablets for mild, depressive bipolar symptoms?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Variable.: It varies. The medication is started at a very low dose and slowly titrated upwards. Optimum dosage is different for each person. I would not expect to have control of symptoms at initial dosage.

Answered 4/9/2013

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