400–600 mg once per day
But if it doesn’t make you sleepy or if it tends to keep you
You can take your doses either before or after food
19 Answers Sort by WA wakenda 2 Nov 2018 I have bipolar disorder and my psych put me on lamactil about 6 months ago
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or
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Your doctor may tell you to take tablets once a day, twice a day, or every other day
Taking lamotrigine with other medicines and herbal supplements
That’s for sure! Applies to: lamotrigine
It then leaves the circulation with a half-life of about 29 hours
Although not formally indicated, Lamictal may also be prescribed for other aspects of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders
It is approved by the FDA for: the long-term maintenance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); and for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults 18 years and older
However, other medications (and individual metabolisms) can affect that half life
3 mg/kg/day
Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination
Take it as soon as you wake up in the morning and as late as you get home in the evening
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Withdrawal symptoms can vary from person to person but may include dizziness, headaches
However, doing this increases your risk of developing discontinuation symptoms, especially if you're taking an antidepressant with a short half-life