According to the WebMD website:
"Lamotrigine (the generic name for Lamictal) is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain."
GlaxoSmithKline info: http://us.gsk.com/products/assets/us_lamictal.pdf
The abrupt discontinuation of Lamictal causes INTENSE withdrawal symptoms including: headaches, confusion/disorientation, agitation, sleepiness, mania, periods of memory loss, and all kinds of other horrible stuff. I am tapering off at ~20mg every 2 weeks and it is still very difficult. You have been warned!
I AM NOT A DOCTOR. THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS NOT MEANT TO REPLACE THE GUIDANCE OF YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
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