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Is Lamictal A Stimulant?
Question: I'M STARTING LAMICTAL TODAY WITH A NEW PSYCH. I AM NOT BIPOLAR OR SZCHICHOPHRENIC. HE TOLD ME YESTERDAY LAMICTAL IS A "STIMULANT".
I AM ALSO ON WELLBUTRIN SR 200 MG BID AND VYVANSE 70 MG QD AND ALSO KLONOPIN 1 MG QID. I'M. A PA IN CARDIO SO I'M NOT STUPID. SO TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE, IS LAMICTAL A STIMULANT?
I AM ALSO ON WELLBUTRIN SR 200 MG BID AND VYVANSE 70 MG QD AND ALSO KLONOPIN 1 MG QID. I'M. A PA IN CARDIO SO I'M NOT STUPID. SO TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE, IS LAMICTAL A STIMULANT?
Brief Answer:
lamictal is mood stabilizer....
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX.
This is Dr. Jadia, I have gone through your question.
Lamictal contains lamotrigine is sodium channel blocking agent, basically mood stabilizer rather than to say stimulant.
Generally it prescribed in epilepsy, seizures and depression.
So your doctor has prescribed you this drug.
Hope I answered your question.
Would be happy to help you further.
Take care.
lamictal is mood stabilizer....
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX.
This is Dr. Jadia, I have gone through your question.
Lamictal contains lamotrigine is sodium channel blocking agent, basically mood stabilizer rather than to say stimulant.
Generally it prescribed in epilepsy, seizures and depression.
So your doctor has prescribed you this drug.
Hope I answered your question.
Would be happy to help you further.
Take care.
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