Tag: Activation

Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder [1.2.4]. A common question patients have is: is lamotrigine sedating or activating? The answer is complex, as it can be both, with effects varying significantly among individuals.

In clinical trials for Invega Sustenna, somnolence/sedation was one of the most common adverse reactions, occurring at least twice as often as placebo [1.3.1]. The crucial question for many patients is: **is paliperidone activating or sedating?** This article explores the dual potential of this widely used antipsychotic.