Lamotrigine Pregnancy A 28-year-old female with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is stable on lamotrigine 150 mg daily dose. She recently found out that she is pregnant. After a detailed risk and benefit discussion, she has agreed with a plan of continuation of lamotrigine during pregnancy. Which of the following lamotrigine dosing strategy will be needed in her pregnancy? Gradual increase in dose from first to third trimester; and dose taper within three days of delivery Gradual decrease in dose from first to third trimester; and dose increase within three days of delivery Gradual increase in dose from first to third trimester; and dose increase within three days of delivery Gradual decrease in dose from first to third trimester; and dose taper within three days of delivery continue current dose of lamotrigine during pregnancy and after delivery Time's up Share
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