Is lamotrigine (an anticonvulsant medication) effective for treating borderline personality disorder, particularly in patients with mood instability or depressive symptoms?

Medical Advisory BoardAll articles are reviewed for accuracy by our Medical Advisory Board

Educational purpose only • Exercise caution as content is pending human review

Article Review Status

Submitted

Under Review

Approved

Last updated: February 5, 2026 • View editorial policy

Personalize

Help us tailor your experience

Which best describes you? Your choice helps us use language that's most understandable for you.

Related Questions

What is a good mood stabilizer for a patient with borderline personality disorder who is already taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

What is the most effective mood stabilizer for impulsivity in borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

What is the dose of Lamictal (lamotrigine) for individuals with borderline personality disorder?

Is lamotrigine and Caplyta (lumateperone) a good combination for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

Is it safe to titrate Lamictal (lamotrigine) to 25mg and add Abilify (aripiprazole) for anger issues in a patient with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who has developed hives and a skin rash while taking 100mg of Lamictal (lamotrigine) daily?

Is sub-nephrotic range proteinuria (protein excretion between 150 mg/day and 3.5 g/24h) considered nephritic syndrome?

What is the preferred treatment between cefazolin and vancomycin for a patient with Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) endocarditis, considering potential allergies to cephalosporins or penicillins?

What are the considerations for using clonidine (clonidine) in a patient with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) and a tic disorder?

What statins, available in Canada, have the lowest risk of muscle soreness for an adult patient with high cholesterol or at risk of cardiovascular disease?

What are the next steps for a 9-year-old patient with a tic disorder and patent foramen ovale (PFO) who experiences chest pain and sweating after a clonidine (clonidine) dose increase?

What is the recommended treatment for a 14-year-old female patient with shingles?

Professional Medical Disclaimer

This information is intended for healthcare professionals. Any medical decision-making should rely on clinical judgment and independently verified information. The content provided herein does not replace professional discretion and should be considered supplementary to established clinical guidelines. Healthcare providers should verify all information against primary literature and current practice standards before application in patient care. Dr.Oracle assumes no liability for clinical decisions based on this content.

Have a follow-up question?

Our Medical A.I. is used by practicing medical doctors at top research institutions around the world. Ask any follow up question and get world-class guideline-backed answers instantly.