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Lamotrigine and the Heart: What You Need to Know

Lamotrigine and the Heart: What You Need to Know

Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates · Psychopharmacology Institute

March 7, 20257m 38s

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Show Notes

In this episode, we explore the safe use and monitoring of lamotrigine, focusing on cardiac risks and when EKG monitoring is necessary. Did you know that reducing lamotrigine dose doesn't actually mitigate cardiac risks but could increase the risk of psychiatric destabilization?

Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.