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, Seizure Prevention, Ventricular Arrhythmia, 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 disorder. Rarely, Lamictal may cause a potentially fatal rash... View more |
Prescription only
Lamotrigine may be used to decrease the frequency and severity of seizures in some types of epilepsy and also to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder. Rarely, lamotrigine may cause a potentially fatal... View more |
Related suggestions Seizure Prevention (Seizure Prophylaxis)
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 788 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 1809 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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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 The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
25.7 hours |
25.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 105 drugs are known to interact with Magnesium sulfate:
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A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Lamictal:
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A total of 286 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
December 27, 1994 |
December 27, 1994 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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