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Compare lamotrigine alternatives<\/a> | Lithium<\/a> | Depakote<\/a> | Tegretol<\/a> | Seroquel<\/a> | Keppra<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Anyone can feel reluctant to change medication for their bipolar disorder or seizures. Those two conditions are frightening to experience, and altering the treatment plan could make you susceptible to a relapse of seizures or mental health problems. <\/span>Lamotrigine<\/span><\/a>, the generic form of brand name <\/span>Lamictal<\/span><\/a>, has Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for maintenance treatment of both bipolar I disorder and prevention of seizures. Although many find Lamictal helpful, you may not and could rightfully be considering a switch to a different drug. Lamictal may simply be ineffective, prompting you to want something better, or it could be causing you unacceptable side effects. But even if your reason for looking into an alternative is justified, it is crucial to understand the options in detail and take your ideas to a healthcare provider before making any changes. Those details are exactly what we will cover.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of lamotrigine?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lamotrigine is categorized as an <\/span>anticonvulsant<\/span><\/a>, a drug used to treat <\/span>epilepsy<\/span><\/a>. Anticonvulsants or antiepileptic drugs are a broad category with various mechanisms for blocking the repetitive firing of neurons (brain cells) that causes seizures. If Lamictal is not the right choice for you, there are a number of alternatives to look into. Most are not overly expensive, but a <\/span>SingleCare discount card<\/span><\/a> may still be advisable to help reduce the cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

Treatment of <\/span>bipolar disorder<\/span><\/a> often incorporates a <\/span>mood stabilize<\/span><\/a>r as a core element. Certain anticonvulsants, including Lamictal, can function as mood stabilizers. Changing to a different anticonvulsant or a different type of mood stabilizer could be options for you. Aside from mood stabilizers, <\/span>antipsychotic drugs<\/span><\/a> are another category that is effective for bipolar disorder and may be a worthy substitute for Lamictal. Comparing your options will hopefully help you find the right one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Compare lamotrigine alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lamictal (lamotrigine)<\/td>\nBipolar I disorder maintenance, partial or generalized seizures<\/td>\n100 to 400 mg daily divided into one or two doses<\/td>\nLamictal coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lamictal XR (lamotrigine extended-release)<\/td>\nPartial or generalized seizures<\/td>\n200 to 600 mg once daily dependent on clinical scenario<\/td>\nLamictal XR coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lithium<\/td>\nBipolar I disorder maintenance or acute mania<\/td>\n600 to 1800 mg daily divided into two or three doses<\/td>\nLithium coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Depakote (divalproex sodium)<\/td>\nBipolar disorder acute mania, partial or absence seizures, migraine headache prophylaxis<\/td>\n250 to 500 mg three times daily for mania, 30 to 60 mg per kg of body weight per day and divided into two or three doses for seizures, 250 to 500 mg twice daily for migraines<\/td>\nDepakote coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Depakote ER (divalproex extended-release)<\/td>\nBipolar disorder acute mania, partial or absence seizures, migraine headache prophylaxis<\/td>\n25 to 60 mg per kg of body weight per day taken once daily for mania, 30 to 60 mg per kg of body weight per day taken once daily for seizures, 500 to 1000 mg once daily for migraines<\/td>\nDepakote ER coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seroquel (quetiapine)<\/td>\nBipolar I disorder mania, bipolar I disorder depression, schizophrenia<\/td>\n200 to 400 mg twice daily for mania, 300 mg once daily for bipolar depression, 150 to 750 mg daily divided into two or three doses for schizophrenia<\/td>\nSeroquel coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seroquel XR (quetiapine extended-release)<\/td>\nBipolar I disorder mania, bipolar I disorder depression, major depressive disorder adjunct, schizophrenia<\/td>\n400 to 800 mg once daily for mania or schizophrenia, 300 mg once daily for bipolar depression, 150 to 300 mg once daily for major depression adjunct<\/td>\nSeroquel XR coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abilify (aripiprazole)<\/td>\nBipolar I disorder mania, major depressive disorder adjunct, schizophrenia<\/td>\n15 to 30 mg once daily for mania, 10 to 15 mg once daily for schizophrenia, 2 to 15mg once daily for major depression adjunct<\/td>\nAbilify coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zyprexa (olanzapine)<\/td>\nBipolar I disorder mania, bipolar I disorder depression, schizophrenia, treatment resistant major depressive disorder adjunct<\/td>\n5 to 20 mg once daily for mania, bipolar depression, or treatment resistant depression adjunct; 10 mg once daily for schizophrenia<\/td>\nZyprexa coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Risperdal (risperidone)<\/td>\nBipolar I disorder mania, schizophrenia<\/td>\n1 to 6 mg daily divided into one or two doses<\/td>\nRisperdal coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Latuda (lurasidone)<\/td>\nBipolar I disorder depression, schizophrenia<\/td>\n20 to 120 mg once daily for bipolar depression, 40 to 160 mg once daily for schizophrenia<\/td>\nLatuda coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tegretol (carbamazepine)<\/td>\nSeizure disorder, trigeminal neuralgia, bipolar disorder (off-label<\/a>)<\/td>\n800 to 1200 mg daily divided into two to four doses for seizures or bipolar, 200 to 400 mg twice daily for trigeminal neuralgia<\/td>\nTegretol coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tegretol XR (carbamazepine extended-release)<\/td>\nSeizure disorder, trigeminal neuralgia<\/td>\n400 to 600 mg twice daily for seizures, 200 to 400 mg twice daily for trigeminal neuralgia<\/td>\nTegretol XR coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Topamax (topiramate)<\/td>\nPartial or generalized seizures, migraine headache prophylaxis<\/td>\n200 mg twice daily for seizures, 50 mg twice daily for migraine prophylaxis<\/td>\nTopamax coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trokendi XR (topiramate extended-release)<\/td>\nPartial or generalized seizures, migraine headache prophylaxis<\/td>\n200 to 400 mg once daily for seizures, 100 mg once daily for migraine prophylaxis<\/td>\nTrokendi XR coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vimpat (lacosamide)<\/td>\nPartial or generalized seizures<\/td>\n100 to 200 mg twice daily<\/td>\nVimpat coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keppra (levetiracetam)<\/td>\nPartial or generalized seizures<\/td>\n500 to 1500 mg twice daily<\/td>\nKeppra coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to lamotrigine<\/span><\/h3>\n