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LAMOTRIGINE (Lamictal®)
Used to Treat:
grandiosity
anxiety/restlessness
impulsivity
feelings of worthlessness
seizures
rapid thoughts/speech
irritability/aggression
hypersexual behavior
sadness
chronic pain
Duration of Effects:
8 to 12 hours
Common Side Effects:
poor coordination
dizziness
nausea
confusion
drowsiness
blurred vision
vomiting
hallucinations
Overdose Reaction:
extreme drowsiness
tremor
seizures
decreased breathing
confusion
coma
heart failure
Overdose Lethality Potential:
moderate
Withdrawal Reaction:*
none
Withdrawal Potential:
none
Potential to Agitate:
low
Potential to Calm:
low-moderate
Miscellaneous:
*Suddenly stopping lamotrigine may cause an abrupt return of the symptoms being treated and/or seizures.
LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA (Sinemet®)
Used to Treat:
Parkinson’s disease
Shingles
male sexual dysfunction
restless leg syndrome
Duration of Effects:
4 to 6 hours
Common Side Effects:
dry mouth
confusion
insomnia
agitation
motor restlessness
Overdose Reaction:
seizures
coma
hallucinations
delusions
confusion
restlessness
mania
Overdose Lethality Potential:
moderate
Withdrawal Reaction:
restlessness
insomnia
freezing of voluntary movement
muscle aches
anxiety
Withdrawal Potential:
low
Potential to Agitate:
high
Potential to Calm:
low
LEVORPHANOL (Levo-Dromoran®)
