Lamotrigine
The lamotrigine target dose is 200 mg per day over 8 weeks, with a maximum dose of 400 mg per day. Lamotrigine is administered in the morning because sleep disturbance can occur. Lamotrigine is titrated slowly to reduce side effects. Possi…
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The lamotrigine target dose is 200 mg per day over 8 weeks, with a maximum dose of 400 mg per day. Lamotrigine is administered in the morning because sleep disturbance can occur. Lamotrigine is titrated slowly to reduce side effects. Possible lamotrigine adverse effects include headache, irritability, dizziness, skin symptoms during titration, arthralgia, gastrointestinal symptoms, and sleep disturbance. Lamotrigine is considered safe and well tolerated. Lamotrigine is widely used for bipolar depression and maintenance treatment.