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    Glossary Lamotrigine

    medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder

    Lamotrigine, also known by the brand name Lamictal, is a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain and is effective in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures and mood swings.

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      research Telogen Effluvium Caused by Magnesium Valproate and Lamotrigine

      16 citations , October 2004 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”
      This article provides information about the University of Bologna's departments involved and includes contact details for the lead author, but it presents no research findings.

      research Alopecia in Association with Lamotrigine Use

      13 citations , July 2010 in “Drug safety”
      This study examined reports in VigiBase and found that alopecia was frequently associated with lamotrigine use, potentially affecting treatment adherence and patient health outcomes.

      research Hair Loss as a Side Effect of Lamotrigine Treatment

      9 citations , August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry”
      This case report suggests that lamotrigine treatment may be associated with hair loss as a rare side effect, based on the observation of hair regrowth after discontinuation of the drug in a single patient.

      research Hair Loss as a Side Effect of Lamotrigine Treatment

      1 citations , July 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry”
      This case report describes a probable connection between lamotrigine treatment and hair loss, resolving upon discontinuation, suggesting alopecia as a rare side effect of the drug.