Magnesium sulfate Alternatives Compared
| Magnesium sulfate | Lamictal (lamotrigine) | Lamotrigine |
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| Magnesium sulfate | Lamictal (lamotrigine) | Lamotrigine |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypomagnesemia, Ventricular Arrhythmia, Seizure Prevention, Barium Poisoning. Magnesium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Lamictal is used to decrease the frequency and severity of seizures in some types of epilepsy and also to stabilize mood in bipolar I disorder. It is an oral tablet that is taken once or twice a day... View more |
Prescription only
Lamotrigine is used to decrease the frequency and severity of seizures in some types of epilepsy and also to stabilize mood in bipolar I disorder. It is an oral tablet that is taken once or twice a... View more |
Related suggestions Seizure Prevention (Seizure Prophylaxis)
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| More about Magnesium sulfate | More about Lamictal (lamotrigine) | More about Lamotrigine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Magnesium sulfate has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Lamictal has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 796 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Lamotrigine has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 1845 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Epsom Salt | Other lamotrigine brands include: Lamictal CD, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, Subvenite | Lamictal, Lamictal CD, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, Subvenite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
25.7 hours |
25.7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 106 drugs are known to interact with Magnesium sulfate:
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A total of 287 drugs are known to interact with Lamictal:
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A total of 287 drugs are known to interact with Lamotrigine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 27, 1994 |
December 27, 1994 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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