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My Husband Is On Briviact 50 Mg X 2 A Day Profylactically, But Can’t Get Refill Till Several Days

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Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2025
Question: My husband is on Briviact 50 mg x 2 a day profylactically, but can’t get refill till several days and neurologist is @not available. He has lamictal 25 mg wondering if he can take that while waiting for refill.
He does not have seizures, he has an artificial heart valve from 2013, and had a stroke 2018, another 2019, under control now no lasting effects.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
He can take lamictal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
He can take lamictal 25mg once instead of briviact 50 mg twice daily.
Both are anticonvulsant drugs ,used to prevent seizures possibly caused by the stroke he had before.


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My Husband Is On Briviact 50 Mg X 2 A Day Profylactically, But Can’t Get Refill Till Several Days

Brief Answer: He can take lamictal. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, He can take lamictal 25mg once instead of briviact 50 mg twice daily. Both are anticonvulsant drugs ,used to prevent seizures possibly caused by the stroke he had before. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.