What is the medicine lamictal used for?

Answer by  harriett (428)

Lamictal is usually an anticonvulsant used to treat some forms of epilepsy. It may also be used, however, to treat bipolar disorder. For the treatment of seizures it might be used in conjunction with other anticonvulsants. Lamictal is also sometimes effective for depression.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Lamictal is prescribed as a treatment for seizures in epilepsy patients. It is also prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and can be taken in conjunction with an anti-depressant.

Answer by  shastie (1601)

Lamictal is used primarly to treat seizures and bipolar disease. It can be used for other pyschiatric disorders or something simple like migraines.

Answer by  Darry (3853)

Lamictal is typically used to treat either bipolar disorder or epilepsy (or other seizure disorders). Regardless of which condition your husband has you need to speak with him immediately as both conditions have important ramifications for your life as well.

Answer by  moonpie (84)

Lamictal is used in the treatment of epilepsy & bi-polar disorder, as well as migraines & a handful of psychiatric disorders.

Answer by  motliec (183)

Lamictal is used in people who have bipolar disorder to help control extreme mood swings. It is also used in the treatment of people with seizures.

Answer by  sadiesmom (254)

Lamictal is a drug used to prevent seizures or treat certain pyschiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder. It could be used off label as a migraine treatment.