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Should Lamictal Be Discontinued Completely To Resume Dosage Of Vyvanse?
Question: I'm taking lamictal, Zoloft, and a little klonopin for anxiety/ depression. My psychiatrist is having me wean off the lamictal and start vyvanse. Do I need to be totally off the lamictal to begin vyvanse?
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Detailed Answer:
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You are currently on lamictal and your doctor is is weaning you from lamictal and going to start you on vyvanse. These are two completely different medications and they do not have any drug to drug interactions. You can start the vyvanse while you are weaning from lamictal.
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Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are currently on lamictal and your doctor is is weaning you from lamictal and going to start you on vyvanse. These are two completely different medications and they do not have any drug to drug interactions. You can start the vyvanse while you are weaning from lamictal.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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