What is Generic Lamictal®?
Lamotrigine or generic Lamictal® first became available in 2005, and it is now manufactured by a number of companies and easy to find in countries like the US and Canada. As with most generics, it is a less expensive alternative than the brand-name drug Lamictal®, making it easier to purchase for those who lack prescription drug insurance, and usually it makes the formulary list of preferred drugs of most insurance companies. The differences between lamotrigine and the brand name drug are extremely slight, having to do with slight changes in inactive ingredients. Most doctors feel absolutely comfortable prescribing the generic form as an acceptable alternative to the brand name type.
