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Comparing Lamotrigine vs Benicar

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Lamotrigine Benicar (olmesartan)
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Lamotrigine Benicar (olmesartan)
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

Prescription only

Prescribed for High Blood Pressure. Benicar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Lamotrigine has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 1835 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect.

Benicar has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 115 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 each
Strength 100 mg
Per unit* $0.21
Cost* $20.88

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Quantity 30 tablet
Strength 20 mg
Per unit* $11.47
Cost* $344.20

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, disintegrating
  • Oral tablet, dispersible
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Lamictal, Lamictal CD, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, Subvenite

N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

25.7 hours

13 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Lamotrigine:

  • 10 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
  • 264 moderate drug interactions (1849 brand and generic names)
  • 12 minor drug interactions (47 brand and generic names)

A total of 292 drugs are known to interact with Benicar:

  • 32 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
  • 257 moderate drug interactions (1268 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of lamoTRIgine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • If you are taking olmesartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or... View more
  • Olmesartan and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

December 27, 1994

April 25, 2002
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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