Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Lamotrigine ( Lamictal)
- Indications More effective in prevention of depression
- The most severe are toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens Johnson’s Syndrome.Therefore, if ANY rash develops, discontinue use immediately
- Initiation/titration: start with 25 mg daily X 2 weeks then increase to 50mg X 2 weeks then increase to 100mg- faster titration has a higher incidence of serious rash