The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lamotrigine for two years. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Explanation
• Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. A patient experiencing this medication's intended effects should be seizure-free.
• Tremors may be a side effect of lamotrigine, but this is not an intended effect. Reduced hemoglobin A1c and blood pressures are not therapeutic goals for lamotrigine use.