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Lamictal
Lamictal (lamotrigine) is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Lamictal is used either alone or in combination with other medications to treat epileptic seizures in adults and children.
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What is lamictal?
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What is lamictal used for?
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Best time of day to take lamictal?
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Is there an alternative to lamictal?
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What is Lamictal typically used for?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Please describe the medication: lamictal?
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A 35-year old asked:
Which is a similar alternative to lamictal?
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How long does lamictal usually take to kick in?
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How quickly can you feel the effects of lamictal?
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What happens of you suddenly stop taking lamictal?
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A 49-year old female asked:
Is it possible to change over from brand lamictal to generic?
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A 33-year old female asked:
How long can it take to start feeling the benefits of Lamictal?
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What would happen if you accidentally took two doses of lamictal?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Can lamictal be prescribed before bedtime or is it to activating?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Can 100 lamictal be taken in evening or is it usually in morning?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Is it possible for lamictal the opposite and make one more anxious?
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A 36-year old female asked:
How long does tri nessa take to be effective? Does lamictal affect it's effectiveness
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A female asked:
I took one 25mg lamictal last night and want to know how long until it will be out of my system?
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A 27-year old male asked:
What is the differents of copypharm lamotrigine and original lamictal? Is the original lamictal best?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I took two lamictal today, but i was only suppose to take one (25mg a piece) is this going to be ok ?
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A 49-year old male asked:
If 100mg of lamictal taken in the morning slightly affects your memory can it be given before bedtime?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Can i lose or gain weight on lamictal? Also is there any other side affects I should be concerned about?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Can lamictal be taken as (1) 50mg tablet in the am and (1) 50 mg tablet in the pm..rather than all at once?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I feel i've been prescribed lamictal prematurely. Can taking this medicine without an actual diagnosis hurt me?
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A 48-year old asked:
I take one in the morning and one in the evening and this morning i accidentally took two lamictal. What do I do?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I was given Lamictal to "control my impulses" what does this mean? How do I need to feel to know that the med is working?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I typically take 200 mg of lamictal in the a.M. And 300 mg at night. I just accidentally took my evening dose. What should I do?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Why do you have to take Lamictal 12 hours apart? I I took 100 mg Lamictal 3 1/2 hours after dosage time. When can i take the evening dose?
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A member asked:
Hello, i take lamictal 100 mg per day and ran out this morning. I will be without it for 2 days. Is there a natural altern. During this time?
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A 26-year old male asked:
I take totalt 200 mg Lamictal (morning, and evening) everyday, but on different times. Is this any dangerous? Overdose? Or is this totally okay?
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