what is lamotrigine
Lamotrigine is a medication that works in the brain to treat bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). It is also approved for the treatment of seizure disorders. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania. Symptoms of depression include: 1  Depressed mood â feeling sad, empty, or tearful. 2  Feeling worthless, guilty, hopeless, or helpless.