LAMICTAL vs LAMOTRIGINE
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
70/100
New
Pharmacy pays
~$4.39 /30
~$4.39 /30
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
LAMOTRIGINE
LAMOTRIGINE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Tablet, Kit
Tablet, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Kit
Drug class
Anti-Epileptic Agent
Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning
None
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
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
Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Seizures
Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Seizures
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Lamictal or Lamotrigine?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.39 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Lamictal and Lamotrigine?
Both Lamictal and Lamotrigine share the active ingredient Lamotrigine.
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.