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Get help living with bipolar disorder
when you sign up for Stay on Track!

Just sign up below to join the Stay on Track program. It’s designed to help you continue to take LAMICTAL as prescribed for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder.

You’ll get useful information to help you understand and manage your bipolar disorder. We mainly send this information through e-mail. That’s why we ask you to give us your e-mail address.
You’ll also be eligible to get potential future savings on LAMICTAL for bipolar disorder.

We’re here to help. So sign up now!


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Please answer the following questions to help us as we develop new programs to better serve our customers.

* Have you been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder?
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If NO, have you been diagnosed with another type of bipolar disorder?

* Which of the following medications are you currently taking for bipolar I disorder?
Lithium†
Depakote†
LAMICTAL†
Equetro†
Trileptal†
Abilify†
Geodon†
Risperdal†
Seroquel†
Symbyax†
Zyprexa†
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The following questions are not required but we would appreciate your response

Choose the statement that best describes how often you may have difficulty or discomfort when you try to swallow a pill.
I never have a problem swallowing pills.
I rarely have a problem swallowing pills.
I sometimes have a problem swallowing pills.
I often have a problem swallowing pills.

Have you ever taken a medication that is made to dissolve or melt on your tongue so you don't have to swallow it?
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What features of a dissolving pill are the most important to you? Select two from the list below?
The pill should not have a bad aftertaste
The taste of the pill should be pleasant
The pill can be taken without water or liquid
The pill can be taken without others noticing
The feel of the pill in my mouth should be smooth
The pill should dissolve rapidly

By providing your name, address, e-mail address, and other information, you are giving GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and companies working with GSK permission to market or advertise to you regarding the medical condition(s) in which you've expressed an interest, as well as other general health related information from GSK. GlaxoSmithKline will not sell or transfer your name, address, or e-mail address to any other party for their own marketing use.

For additional information on how GSK handles your information, please read our privacy statement.

†LAMICTAL is a registered trademark of The GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies. All other brands listed are trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of The GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies. The makers of these brands are not affiliated with and do not endorse GlaxoSmithKline or its products.

Please be assured that your personal information will be kept confidential, and all correspondence from us will be discreet. People will not be able to tell that your mail is about bipolar disorder. Refer to our privacy policy for additional information.

In two 18-month studies in patients with bipolar disorder, LAMICTAL was proven to help patients keep their moods stable, especially depression -- the most common mood episode in bipolar disorder. But you have to stay on LAMICTAL as prescribed in order for it to help you.

Remember: LAMICTAL is proven to help keep mood episodes in bipolar disorder from coming back for long periods of time, especially depression. So it’s important to take LAMICTAL every day, as prescribed, to keep on track for the long-term. The Stay on Track program can help you do that!

Important Safety Information About LAMICTAL^® (lamotrigine) Tablets

Prescription LAMICTAL Tablets are not for everyone. Most people who take LAMICTAL tolerate it well. Common side effects with LAMICTAL include dizziness, headache, blurred or double vision, lack of coordination, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremor, and rash. LAMICTAL may cause other side effects not listed here. If you develop any side effects or symptoms you are concerned about, or if you need more information, call your doctor.

Although most patients who develop a rash while receiving LAMICTAL have mild to moderate symptoms, some individuals may develop a serious skin reaction that requires hospitalization. It is not possible to predict whether a mild rash will develop into a more serious reaction. Rarely, deaths have been reported. These serious skin reactions are most likely to happen within the first 8 weeks of treatment with LAMICTAL. Serious skin reactions occur more often in children than in adults.

Rashes may be more likely to occur if you: (1) take LAMICTAL in combination with valproate [brand names are Depakene®‡ (valproic acid) and Depakote®‡ (divalproex sodium)], (2) take a higher starting dose of LAMICTAL than your doctor prescribed, or (3) increase your dose of LAMICTAL faster than prescribed.

If you experience any of the following with or without a skin rash, tell your doctor immediately: hives, fever, swollen lymph glands, painful sores in the mouth or around the eyes, or swelling of lips or tongue. These symptoms may be the first signs of a serious reaction. A doctor should evaluate your condition and decide if you should continue taking LAMICTAL.

Serious blood problems or liver problems have been reported with LAMICTAL, so tell your doctor if you develop symptoms such as unusual bruising or bleeding, severe muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, yellowing of the eyes or skin, and/or frequent infections.

You should not take LAMICTAL if you had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

Always check that you receive LAMICTAL.

Some patients prescribed LAMICTAL have been given the wrong medicine in error. Taking the wrong medication can cause serious health problems. When your healthcare provider gives you a prescription for LAMICTAL, make sure that both you and your pharmacist can read it clearly. Compare the tablets in the pill bottle to those pictured in the Patient Information leaflet that comes with your prescription.

^‡Depakene and Depakote are registered trademarks of Abbott Laboratories

Medication Guide for LAMICTAL® (lamotrigine)

Complete Prescribing Information for LAMICTAL

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Get help living with bipolar disorder when you sign up for Stay on Track!

Get help living with bipolar disorder
when you sign up for Stay on Track!