FELBATOL vs LAMICTAL ODT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FELBATOL and LAMICTAL ODT are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	FELBATOL	LAMICTAL ODT
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$30.62 /30	~$4.39 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FELBAMATE	LAMOTRIGINE
Manufacturer	Mylan Speciality LP	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, orally disintegrating, Kit
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 25 to 33 hours in healthy adults taking no other medications — the label reports a mean elimination half-life of 32.8 hours after a single dose (individual range 14 to 103 hours) and 25.4 hours with repeat dosing (range 11.6 to 61.6 hours), since lamotrigine induces its own metabolism
Treats	Seizures, Complex Partial Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome	Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Seizures

felbatol lamictal odt

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$30.62 /30

~$4.39 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FELBAMATE

LAMOTRIGINE

Manufacturer

Mylan Speciality LP

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, orally disintegrating, Kit

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 25 to 33 hours in healthy adults taking no other medications — the label reports a mean elimination half-life of 32.8 hours after a single dose (individual range 14 to 103 hours) and 25.4 hours with repeat dosing (range 11.6 to 61.6 hours), since lamotrigine induces its own metabolism

Treats

Seizures, Complex Partial Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Seizures

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Felbatol or Lamictal ODT?

Lamictal ODT costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.39 vs $30.62 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Felbatol and Lamictal ODT?

Felbatol contains Felbamate, while Lamictal ODT contains Lamotrigine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.