Lamictal is a GlaxoSmithKline product and is described as an anticonvulsant medication. While Lamictal is the trade name, it is also known as Lamotrigine. Lamictal is prescribed for quite a few conditions such as: BPD or bipolar disorder Seizures of various kinds Epilepsy and Depression Lamictal also comes in a few forms and each of them is prescribed differently. Mainly speaking, this medication can be found as: ODT or orally disintegrating tables Tablets Chewable Dispersible tablets Use in depression One of the main uses of Lamictal is in treating depression. In fact, in the year 2003, the FDA had approved the use of Lamictal in treating bipolar disorder. In the recent past, the drug has shown some benefits in treating patients with unipolar depression too. A doctor will prescribe Lamictal based on the patient’s condition and health history but the one thing to watch out for is the fact that Lamictal will take a long-ish period of time to start showing its effects. Similarly, when c...