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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®)

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