LAMICTAL Reviews (LAMOTRIGINE)Average Rating: 3.4 (1917 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LAMICTAL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LAMICTAL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | epilepsy | rash that got worse the longer i took it. | i really liked this medication. i was in a good mood, wanted to get out and do things because it took care of my focal seizures. felt my normal personality return...then got the rash that worsened the longer i took it. was diagnosed with an allergy to it and had to be weaned back off. | F | 49 | 1 months 10mg 2X day | 10/29/2014 | 3 | mood stabilizer | Severe blurred vision, blisters, feet, genital, hives, immune suppression, viral infections, weight loss, dry mouth, gum disease and cavities, also hair loss. it did help my mood but the side effects were greater than the benefit I had to stop the lamictal. | F | 45 | 2 years 200 | 10/27/2014 | 5 | bipolar | Increase in breast size went up a cup so no complaints with that. Mood is better I'm on 25mg four times a day equals 100mg. Dry mouth increase in urination. For once no racing thoughts love this med. | F | 29 | 1 months 100mg | 10/20/2014 | 5 | seizures | I have been on Lamictal for 7 years without one problem. I have some trouble with memory, but I think that is from my kids. I have had some break through simple partial seizures, but this happened on everything I have tried and they are nuisence seizures that come with my period too. I suppose maybe I just got lucky to have no real side effects. | F | 40 | 7 years 400 | 10/13/2014 | 3 | Seizures | I was previously on topamax but my seizures were getting worse. My doctor thought i should try lamotrigine and in the beginning it felt like i was given a new lease on life but in the last year ive been acting really crazy, i cant stop laughing or smiling all day everyday. People look at me and think im being way too friendly when i look at them with my creepy smile. My favorite sport is boxing and ive been doing it since i was 15. The last time i practised it was about a year ago but while i was training i think it helped me keep sane because in order to stay motivated i had to put bad thoughts in my head so it evened the meds good and bad side effects. I learned that i have to listen to my consciouss more in order to function because the lamotrigine worked better compared to topamax which made me feel unmotivated, good luck to all. | M | 29 | 2 years 150 | 9/23/2014 | 1 | Bi-polar II | I took 25mg two hours before bedtime, as directed. On the second morning I woke up to painful little blisters on my gums & horrible heartburn. I never took another dose, on the advice of a nurse, the blisters disappeared, but the heartburn lasted for more than a week. Very disappointed as I was hoping for some relief from depression. | F | 65 | 2 days 25mg | 8/27/2014 | 4 | Bipolar Depression w/ Anxiety | I have had none of the side effects that I've seen online, except stomach ache and heartburn, which has caused me to lose weight. That might be good for some, but I'm already thin. Other than that, this is the only medication that has worked for me in the past, so I am trying it again. It has also helped with focus, which is a bonus because I also have adult ADD. | F | 43 | 1 years 200 | 8/26/2014 | 2 | Bipolar Depression | Worked well in beginning then hair loss, weight loss and anxiety through roof. Also couldn't think straight. Stiff neck. Fluid retention. Want to get off of this. I've tried it 5 times! Enough! | F | 54 | 2 years 25 MG. | 8/12/2014 | 3 | Epilepsy | I think it's making me bipolar and Lack of concentration | I am worried that I am taking it for epilepsy but due to the fact it treats people for bipolar disorder it is making me slightly like that because I could cry at anything for nearly 2 hours thinking the worlds going to end and then feel completely fine or even very happy and excited. Also had 2 complex partial seizures since which is a lot less but been having a large increase in mini partial seizures which is quite annoying | F | 15 | 5 weeks 50 2X day | 7/18/2014 | 1 | Bi-polar 1 | It made me aggressive and hostile. | F | 58 | 6 months 200 1X day | 7/10/2014 | 3 | Bipolar/Mood stabilizer | Seemed to have some benefit with little noticeable side effects EXCEPT that i have recently been increased from 200 to 400mg/day. At this dose I've noticed hair loss/thinning (alopecia) occurring about 2 weeks after increase. Significant+++. Dry skin, itchy scalp and lower legs++, hair loss particularly scalp and legs. Also have recently developed patchy epidermal skin flaking on fingers (mild) but no rash except for excoriated skin from itching++ | M | 55 | 5 years 200 mg 2X day | 6/8/2014 | 1 | Bipolar, fibromyalgia | I could no longer hack the Lamictal because I could no longer hold conversations -- I simply could not remember events or experiences in my life enough to talk about them. I had intense itching all over my head, neck and ears. It was severe and affected my work. After going off of Lamictal, I felt normal again. However, I have fibromyalgia and the pain started coming back so it was suggested by my pdoc that I go back on the Lamictal. Not trusting in my own experiences and thinking perhaps it had been something else that caused my past suffering, I started it again. And guess what? All of the symptoms returned. Sure doctors are educated but there's a lot they don't know. The long term affects of these drugs aren't known. Many drugs have helped me -- I couldn't hold a normal life without them. But be aware. You are the best expert for what goes into your body and what you feel as a result. | F | 52 | 3 years 100 mg 1X day | 5/30/2014 | 2 | Bi-polar | It did work in the beginning and yes it treats bi-polar but the side effects are not worth it. Lathargic, itchy dry skin yellowing of the eyes. Bruise easy, could not wake up in the mornings felt like a hang over. Very stiff joints and stiff neck.Gave me bad pms sometimes felt like I was on my period even when i wasnt due for two weeks. Strange behavior that was not of my character, like sitting in one area for long periods of time. I would be very carefull of this drug, symptoms creep up on you. | F | 37 | 4 years 100 MG | 5/23/2014 | 5 | bipolar disorder | F | 36 | 1 months 100 | 4/30/2014 | 4 | Bi Polar 2 | Nausea. Slight vomiting just once. Headaches. Trebling fingers. Thought blocking. Slight increase in suicidal thoughts. Reduced cognitive ability. Cry easily. Slightly manic. "too happy". Fatigue. | I have bi polar2 with anxiety. Lamictal at just 25mg cut my anxiety by 90%. Eliminated my social phobia. Reduced panic attacks by 90%. No rashes. I feel calm and wonderful, like on a relaxing beach. Im actually suppose to titrate up to 200mg. But i feel cured now. So ill discuss with my doc to stay at a low dose. Im also starting to lose weight too! So for me its a wonder drug. Im not taking any other meds. Lamictal (generic) also destroyed my depression. Im using the drug to get me out of the hole and give me strength to fix my life. I plan to get off it once my life gets fixed up a bit. My BP2 pretty much ruined my life this far so lots of work to do to clean up the messes I got myself into when manic and depressed. Feel free to email me if you have any questions about the drug or anything else. | M | 40 | 21 days 25mg 1X day | 4/20/2014 | 2 | Depression | I was taking Lamotrigine generic. Blurred vision, mostly at night, loose my balance easily. Extensive urination. Incontinence. Hip pain, stiff neck. Cognitive problems. Cry very easily. Itchy ski, The incontinence was a major and embarrassing issue. It's the main reason I got off of lamictal. FYI: lamictal is the only med I was taking and no other life changes were made. So its safe to say my symptoms/side-effects were the cause of Lamictal. Furthermore, I reduced 25mil a week until I was completely off. The withdrawal symptoms were mainly insomnia, headache, moodiness, a feeling of fear, hard to get out of bed, very tired. Once I was up and about I felt pretty normal. The moodiness did last throughout the day. I've been off for about 3 weeks now med free and doing great! Withdrawal symptoms are gone. | M | 41 | 3 years 250ml | 4/18/2014 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | Dry skin, lethargy | I am very pleased with this med. I feel more mentally and physically calm when I take it. Racing thoughts and irritability are greatly reduced. I do feel more lethargic, but I can overcome it with a little effort. Not much antidepressant effect for me, but the reduction in anxiety probably helps indirectly. | M | 41 | 4 years 100 1X day | 3/9/2014 | 2 | Epilepsy | flu symptoms, stiff neck, achy back muscles, daily headache, jaw pain, swollen lymph nodes, sore tongue, trouble finding words | F | 46 | 2 months | 3/4/2014 | 4 | Moderate chronic depression | I was really scared to take a mood stabilizer since I assumed they all made you gain weight. But Lamictal has been great! No weight gain and it stopped my weepiness. | F | 38 | 10 months 200 1X day | 3/3/2014 | 1 | bipolar/depression | Weight gain | Didn't help at all with depression issues. Only gained 10 lbs. Quickly and could not take it off until I quit. Waste of time and weight gain caused more blues. | F | 29 | 10 months 1X day | 2/26/2014 |