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Oral Contraceptives Reduce Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Blood Levels

Lamotrigine (Lamictal) has been effectively used for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. Many women suffering from bipolar disorder are of childbearing age; therefore an adequate contraception is a major concern that needs to be addressed in this population.
Special consideration should be taken when patients taking lamotrigine plan to use oral contraceptives (OCs).  Studies carried [...]