Authors: Leadbetter R, et al.
Title: Mood-stabilising properties of lamotrigine: A review of data from controlled trials.
Reference: Psychiatric Annals 2002;32:766-72.
Purpose: Review of available data on lamotrigine.
Conclusions: Lamotrigine has unique mood-stabilizing properties that address unmet therapeutic needs. Lamotrigine is effective in both the acute and long-term treatment of bipolar depression and does not destabilize mood.