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Is Lamictal Effective In The Treatment Of Anxiety And Depression?
What percentage of patients that are prescribed Lamictal for hard to treat depression and anxiety see positive results within a month. Also concerned about possible memory issues while taking this medication. What is the average length of time for treatment fot anxiety and depression using this drug.
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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As per your query, in depression that is hard to treat, the first option is to augment with lithium, Trazodone, Valproate, low dose antipsychotics etc. Lamictol is not a better option to augment unless all other modalities have failed. Side effect profile is also high with Lamictol.
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As per your query, in depression that is hard to treat, the first option is to augment with lithium, Trazodone, Valproate, low dose antipsychotics etc. Lamictol is not a better option to augment unless all other modalities have failed. Side effect profile is also high with Lamictol.
I hope I have cleared your query. Feel free to ask any further questions.
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