Lamotrigine (Lamictal): A complete overview of what you need to know

In this video, we discuss the mood-stabilizing medication, lamotrigine (Lamictal). This medication is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat Bipolar depression and maintenance. In this overview of lamotrigine (Lamictal), we will discuss what lamotrigine (Lamictal) is, what lamotrigine is used for, how long it takes for it to work, is lamotrigine addicting, the side effects of lamotrigine, the drug interactions associated with lamotrigine and lastly, my final thoughts on lamotrigine.
Intro 00:00
What is lamotrigine (Lamictal) 00:48
What is lamotrigine (Lamictal) used for 01:33
How long does it take lamotrigine (Lamictal) to work? 02:21
Is lamotrigine (Lamictal) addicting? 03:40
Side effects of lamotrigine (Lamictal) 04:29
Drug interactions with lamotrigine (Lamictal) 08:09
Final thoughts on lamotrigine (Lamictal) 10:29

Resources:
Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk
Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL

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References:
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal) (2015). FDA Label. Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsa...

Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.

Stahl,S. (2017). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide, 6th Ed. Cambridge University Press.

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