Lamotrigine in A Sentence

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    Lamotrigine (Lamictal, or LTG), an anticonvulsant medication, is often used in patients with a history of rapid cycling and antidepressant-induced mania.

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    Lamotrigine may be used in conjunction with divalproex (divalproate) and/or lithium.

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    Possible side effects of lamotrigine include skin rash, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

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    Targets include other AEDs, particularly phenytoin, phenobarbitone, carbamazepine epoxide, and lamotrigine.