I am writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude for this medication - it has changed my life. I recently began lamictal in treatment of bipolar disorder. I had been on SSRI antidepressants since around the age of 20. I thought they were working, but yet, I was still extremely depressed, anxious, and unpredictable in my behaviors. I cried all the time, became angry frequently, and felt...
After reading over 200 reviews I have decided not to take this medication. This cite has been so helpful and I just wanted to thank everyone for their input and reviews.
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babiegirl | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/2/2007
Condition: Convulsive Seizures
Overall rating 3.3
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My motivation, lack of anxiety have been the way I have wanted it for years. Though after getting used to it, I did notice that anger was beginning to be an issue, I don't know why, but I was always on a rage path with everyone. My doctor said it was an unusual side effect, and pulled me off. Other than the massive anger, I loved how I felt with actually wanting to do things for a change.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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Sugarbooger1203 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been on Lamictal for about 5 months now and I do feel as if my manic episodes have decreased, but I still have them sometimes. I am still in the process of figuring out the right dosage for me. The only problem is when I take it sometimes I feel as if it gets stuck in my throat, the pills are wider than I am use to.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
10/30/2007
Condition: Simple Partial Seizures
Overall rating 5.0
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My son takes this with another seizure medicine that makes him zombie like. It works controling seizures but not alone. It is an AMAZING mood enhancer.It has changed his life for the better.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication is a godsend for me! I also take Geodon and Zoloft, but with the Lamictal added, my motivation is back and I do more things. My agoraphobia is almost gone! I love this medication!
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stittsrus | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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chalky aftertaste is worst side effect .it could hinder others from maintaining compliance with drug.
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shygirlxoxo | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking 200mg with lexapro 10mg daily. I feel normal for the first time in many years. I have had some problems with sleepiness but i think it is a fair trade off for the result ive had. No problems or negative saide effects.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Lamictal has been effective at dealing w/ my mood. But the blue pills are hard to swallow - the coating disolves quickly and the pill gets stuck at the back of my throat. I have vomited several times just trying to swallow the pills.
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patti12 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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I tried to self medicate with 100 mg. instead of 200 mg. I noticed I was not mentally doing as well but attributed it to NOT needing to be one medication. I have gone back to 200 mg. which has reduced symptoms for me.
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misscd74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 4.0
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I switched from Dilantin to Lamictal in December of 2003. Transition between the 2 was tough- I didn't felt exhausted for a few days. The side effects for Dilantin were much worse to deal with (excess gum growth, bruising, etc.) so I'm glad to have made the switch. Paying $240+ for a month's supply is kind of ridiculous though, to me. Especially without health insurance. (When will this drug come out in a generic format?)
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sara | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Lamictal is really great. I started off on Zoloft and Risperdol but they really messed me up in the long run. My doctor prescribed Lamictal after I told him I really just have a problem with the depressive state not so much mania. It's worked very well and I am satisfied.
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noetwins | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.0
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I take this medication for neuropathic pain. This medication gave me muscle spasams, painful muscles, chest pain and made me feel like I was going crazy. Finally, I had AWFUL menstural-LIKE pain, felt exausted all day and threw off my blood tests which made my cholesteral results at 278?
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rblack | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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i got muscle sparms tremors could not take care of my 2 month old daughter with out help cause i lost feeling in my arms body ached in extreme pain even after i stopped taking it i warn ask your doctor what risks there are and if it is safe for you
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Simple Partial Seizures
Overall rating 1.3
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caused halucinations and feeling like im going insane- seizures increased. doctor would not discontinue or offer alternitave- changed dr.'s
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Anonymous |
10/21/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous |
10/21/2007
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 3.0
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I TOOK THIS MEDICATION FOR OVER 3 YRS. THIS DRUG CAUSES SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS!!!
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propok1 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Manic-Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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Initial side effects were rash on the chin which cleared after one month. Increased dosage did not cause additional rashing. Insomnia may also be a side effect but existed before taking this medication. Trying to incease dosage has caused a sedation effect which is not acceptable. Over all medication has been ok but bleed through of emotions have continued to some degree.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/18/2007
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 5.0
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Lamictal has been great, as it has significantly lowered the frequency and intensity of my partial seizures. It does make me very sleepy though.
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