How do I stop taking lamotrigine?

How to Taper Off Lamictal. As with many medications, it is recommended that people who are discontinuing the drug do so gradually, rather than stopping it suddenly. The prescribing information recommends that a taper period should last at least two weeks, with about a 50\% reduction in a dose per week.

What is a good substitute for Lamictal?

These drugs include:

• Antipsychotic medication.
• Antidepressants.
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• Valproate (Depakote)

What will happen if I stop taking lamotrigine?

If you suddenly stop taking lamotrigine, you may experience seizures. If you do stop taking lamotrigine for any reason, do not start taking it again without talking to your doctor.

How long does it take for Lamictal to get out of your system?

Official Answer. Lamotrigine will be out of your system after your last dose in about 338.8 hours (approximately 14 days). After multiple dosing (in volunteers who took no other medicines) of lamotrigine the elimination half-life is noted to be between 11.6 to 61.6 hours.

Is it hard to get off Lamictal/lamotrigine?

Getting Off Lamictal/Lamotrigine – Chaya Grossberg Doctors often tell people psychiatric drugs such as Lamictal are easy to withdraw from. Many of my clients have had a hard time getting off Lamictal.

Can Lamictal withdrawal cause seizures?

Clinical trials show that sudden Lamictal discontinuation may increase the frequency of seizures in patients with epilepsy. The patient information that comes with Lamictal doesn’t mention any potential withdrawal symptoms beyond seizures.

Why does Lamictal need to be taken in large doses?

People who also take Depakote or other medicines of that type need to take much less Lamictal because their bodies process it more slowly than usual. People who take some other seizure medicines need larger doses of Lamictal because their bodies process it quickly. Medicines with this effect include:

What is the best way to take liquid lamotrigine?

Lamotrigine is usually taken 1 or 2 times daily with or without food. Typically patients begin at a low dose of medicine and the dose is increased slowly over several weeks. The dose usually ranges from 25 mg to 400 mg.