LAMICTAL        CAN BE USED IN COMBINATION 
Prevents depression
Does not destabilize mood
Improves quality of life
Tolerability similar to placebo
No weight gain
13 years of experience
A new approach
Introduce at any phase
Can be used in combination
Supporting data
Supported by GSK.
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 Can be used in combination

Can be used in combination with other medications including lithium (predictable and manageable drug–drug interactions).

Polypharmacy is often required for the management of bipolar disorder; therefore, the ability to combine medications safely is essential. For example, Lithium has a narrow therapeutic index, but can be safely combined with Lamictal, which does not significantly change Lithium serum levels. Lamictal can also be effectively combined with valproate and carbamazepine, provided that recommended dose adjustments are followed.



  
 Supporting trials
- Pharmacokinetics of lithium and lamotripine*
- Concomitant lamotrigine use with lithium or valproate*
- Lamotrigine and lithium interaction study

 
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