Lamotrigine Treatment Report
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| 170 Patients currently take Lamotrigine | |
| 19 Patients stopped taking Lamotrigine | |
fragiletruth
Lamictal, 75 mg daily since Jul 02, 2008 | |
mountabora
Lamictal, 350 mg daily since Jun 17, 2006 | |
where.the.boys.are
100 mg daily since Jan 02, 2006 |
Brand Names:
Apo Lamotrigine, Lamictal, Lamitor, teva 25mg dispersable tablets
What is Lamotrigine?
Lamotrigine is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Lamotrigine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Lamotrigine is also used to delay mood episodes in adults with bipolar disorder.
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What we've learned
Why Patients Take Lamotrigine
| slow my disease's progress | |
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| Other | |
| Not indicated | |
| Depression | |
| General health | |
| Balance issues | |
| Emotional lability | |
| Pain | |
| Disease-related symptoms | |
| Anxiety | |
| Mood swings | |
| Muscle tension | |
| Stiffness/spasticity |
Patient Dosages
| 12.5 mg daily | 12 mg daily | 25 mg daily | 35 mg daily | 37.5 mg daily | 50 mg daily | 62.5 mg daily | 75 mg daily | 100 mg daily | 125 mg daily | 150 mg daily | 175 mg daily | 200 mg daily | 225 mg daily | 250 mg daily | 300 mg daily | 333 mg daily | 350 mg daily | 400 mg daily | 500 mg daily | 600 mg daily | N/A | ||
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25
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47
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8
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20
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13
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How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Lamotrigine
Why Patients Stopped Taking Lamotrigine (multiple reasons could be selected)
| Side effects too severe | |
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| Doctor's advice | |
| Did not seem to work | |
| Other | |
| Personal research |
How Long Patients Took Lamotrigine Before Stopping
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Lamotrigine Ratings
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