LAMICTAL vs ZTALMY

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LAMICTAL and ZTALMY 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	LAMICTAL	ZTALMY
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.39 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LAMOTRIGINE	GANAXOLONE
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Immedica Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet, Kit	Suspension
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Neuroactive Steroid Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator
Boxed warning	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	—
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Seizures	Seizures

lamictal ztalmy

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.39 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

LAMOTRIGINE

GANAXOLONE

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Immedica Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet, Kit

Suspension

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Neuroactive Steroid Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator

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

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Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Seizures

Seizures

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Lamictal and Ztalmy?

Lamictal contains Lamotrigine, while Ztalmy contains Ganaxolone — 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.