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Is there any evidence that 100mg of lamictal daily improves hypomania?

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Yes : Lamictal is generally used for the depressed phase of bipolar disorder, however once on it it works for all stages, including hypomania

Answered 10/5/2017

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Can take lamictal 100 mg one dose daily instead of 2 divided doses? Seizures completely controlled. This dosing schedule better for night shift job.

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I take 100mg of Lamictal daily, (50mg 9am, 50mg 9pm) I accidentally took an extra centrum daily multivitamin without realizing it, literally has only happened once(i.e today).... do I need to worry about serious side effects?

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