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Lamictal 400 mg
Fri, 02/07/2020 - 00:22Topic: Medication Issues
As monotherapy, is Lamictal immediate release 400 mg a day (200 mg in the morning and 200 mg at night) too high? I have focal seizure. I do not take and has never taken any other seizure medications so far. All the information I read (including FDA) says that the maximum dose is someone does not take any other seizure medications is 375 mg a day for immediate release.
Hi, Thanks for posting. It’s
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2020-02-07 - 09:22
Hi, Thanks for posting. It’s best that you speak with the doctor that prescribed this medication to express you concerns about the dosage and if you experience any changes in seizure types/frequency, side effects, symptoms, moods and behavior to help to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you .Your pharmacist may also be able to help you address your concerns as well. Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000,or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline