One medication that has gained attention in the field of bipolar depression is Lamictal
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Lamictal is a bipolar medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline with the generic name “lamotrigine
It’s available in generic forms and as the brand-name drugs Lamictal Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to treat epileptic seizures in adults and children
The stimulants most commonly used for treatment-resistant depression include: Lamictal/Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine is used alone or together with other medicines to help control certain types of seizures (eg, partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) in the treatment of epilepsy
However, Lamictal can also be used to treat depression
Abstract
The role of lamotrigine in management of BPAD has been well studied now and it has been shown to be efficacious in management of bipolar depression and prevention of relapse of depression
Learn about Lamotrigine’s usage, side effects
Previously we hypothesized lamotrigine may be more effective for melancholic depression
Lamictal may cause serious side effects
Now, I have no more seizures, am off Lamictal completely for a couple of years, as well as no more Neurontin, Lyrica, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, or any Lamictal (lamotrigine) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder
11 Furthermore, lamotrigine has a therapeutic effect on depressive cognition and psychomotor retardation in patients with bipolar depression