Combining-Lamotrigine-Carbamazepine

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• This combination of drugs may have possible synergistic effects. However, the pharmacokinetic drug interactions will influence the plasma levels. Dose adaptation is recommended for this combination.

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• Start carbamazepine with a daily dose of 200 mg and increase dose based serum concentration if necessary. Check lamotrigines effect after 2 weeks of therapy and adapt dose if necessary.

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Freeman et al. Mood stabilizer Combinations: A Review of Safety and Efficacy. Am J Psychiatry 1998;155:12-21

Schalekamp T. et al, Interacties met Psychofarmaca, Stichting Health Base, Houten, 2002.