Fifth indication for seizure drug approved

Lamotrigine (Lamictal) has been approved for its fifth indication as an antiepileptic—this time as an add-on therapy to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in children two years of age and older and adults. The drug is also approved as a maintenance treatment for bipolar I disorder in adults.

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