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Research Notes on Lamotrigine Withdrawal
Abruptly discontinuing lamotrigine (sold under the brand name Lamictal) may cause withdrawal symptoms. Seizures are a common withdrawal symptom. Discontinuing lamotrigine without the help of your doctor is not recommended.1
Fast Facts:
- Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic drug in the phenyltriazine class.2
- Doctors prescribe this drug to prevent the occurrence of seizures in patients suffering from epilepsy.2
- Lamotrigine is also used for controlling rapid cycling and mixed bipolar states.3
- Weaning off this drug slowly is the best way to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Withdrawal
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Drugs.com: Lamotrigine - Withdrawal Seizures
- ↑ Wikipedia: Lamotrigine
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Withdrawal from Lamotrigine, Lamotrigine Withdrawal Symptoms
- Last update: Mar. 24, 2009
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