Background
Jeremy Stewart (he, him, his) is a 44-year-old married father of thre

Background
Jeremy Stewart (he, him, his) is a 44-year-old married father of three who sees you for a psychiatric evaluation. Jeremy is an art professor at a local college. He also has a small art studio close to campus where he paints. As his psychiatric nurse practitioner, you diagnose Jeremy with bipolar I disorder, most recent episode depressed.
Discussion post
What psychiatric disorders and/or symptoms is Lamictal indicated to treat? What phase of bipolar (manic, mixed, or depressed) is Lamictal most effective in managing? How does Lamictal work, and what is the mechanism of action? What is the dosing titration schedule for Lamictal? If Jeremy told you he had not taken Lamictal in over 1 week, how would you handle prescribing Lamictal to him?