Lamictal
Lamictal Overview
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Lamictal (generic: lamotrigine) is a prescription medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Lamictal is in a class of drugs called anticonvulsants.  It is not fully understood how Lamictal works, but it is thought to work by affecting the levels of certain natural chemicals in the brain.

Lamictal is available as a tablet to be taken by mouth one to three times a day.  It is also available as a chewable tablet and an orally dissolving tablet.  A long-lasting form, Lamictal XR, is also available for once daily dosage.
 
Common side effects of Lamictal include dizziness, headache, sleepiness, and tremor.