Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

Yes, you can get a prescription for Lamictal (lamotrigine) online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that medication is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for Lamictal they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Lamictal is working for you and address any mental health needs.

No. Lamictal (lamotrigine) is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have Lamictal prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for Lamictal online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that Lamictal  is an appropriate treatment for you. 

Side effects of Lamictal and its generic form, lamotrigine, are often mild, but can include blurred vision, drowsiness, sweating, weight gain, clumsiness, nausea and vomiting, and seizures, and more. Tell your doctor if you develop a rash. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience thoughts of suicide, worsening seizures, unexpected bleeding or bruising, stiff neck, or a high fever. It’s important to take Lamictal exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Yes, you can get a Lamictal (lamotrigine) prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking Lamictal and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Lamictal is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a Lamictal (lamotrigine) prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the Lamictal medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for Lamictal (lamotrigine) will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for Lamictal you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for Lamictal. Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

Lamictal (Lamotrigine) can be taken in different forms, dosages, and frequency, depending on your mental health condition and the treatment plan prescribed by your provider.

Lamictal is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat any anxiety disorders. It is a mood stabilizer and anticonvulsant approved to treat bipolar disorder and seizure disorders.

Lamictal is a mood stabilizer medication that treats bipolar disorder and select seizure disorders. It is the only mood stabilizer that eases mood swings by lifting the depression instead of suppressing the mania.

Latuda is not FDA-approved to treat anxiety. However, it’s sometimes used off-label in treating it. Some research shows that it can be effective in decreasing symptoms relating to mild and moderate-to-severe anxiety, but more research is still needed.

There are several other medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for bipolar disorder or depression.

Other medications for bipolar disorder include:

• Depakote
• Topamax
• Latuda
• Lithium

Other medications for depression include:

• Remeron
• Lithium
• Lexapro
• Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Lamictal, which goes by the generic name lamotrigine, is used to treat depression associated with bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood. Lamictal balances brain activity to prevent the mood swings between manic and depressive episodes that characterize bipolar disorder. Lamictal is also used to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy.