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 | depression/hypomania | none | I had taken Celexa for a number of years which had helped my depression significantly but over a period of years pushed me into a hypomanic state -too driven, speedy, hyped-up, reckless, task-oriented to an extreme, resented interruptions, etc. I was rediagnoses as bipolar and prescribed lamictal. Life slowed down again, I slept better, I regained a fuller range of emotions, such as deeper sympathy with others and sadness -the latter to be distinguished from depression. As there are many factors effecting mental health, menopause not doubt played a role in effecting my moods in the last few years. | F | 50 | | 2/28/2008 | 5 | Borderline/mood stabilizer | very minor rash on my right hand after first month that disappeared after 2 weeks. No other side effects. | I love the medicine. Has helped me with anger outbursts, fits of rage. Nothing seems to bother me anymore. No jealousy feelings, and I think more logically. | F | 28 | 9 months | 2/28/2008 | 5 | Anxiety/Depression | Lamictol has helped me takes giant steps forward in my treatment. I have been unable to tolerate the side effects of Zoloft, Lexapro, and Effexor XR. I experience 0 SE's with Lamictol 100mg! This was a godsend. It evened out my moodswings and lifted my depression. However, has not helped the anxiety at all. We tried to increase to 150mg, but started experiencing "foggy head" and unable to complete sentences or remember words, also lost coordination. I went back down to 100mg And will be trying cymbalta in combo with lamictal. | F | 28 | 60 days | 2/29/2008 | 5 | adult onset epilepsy (grand mal) | I have been taking Lamictal for 10 months due to Grand Mal seizures I started having at age 32. I titrated up to 100mg but have recently gone to 200mg due to recent seizure. I have had a few side effects mainly joint pain in knees, fluid retention ( has anybody else had this???) definite weight gain but some due to fluid. Big time craving for sweets! In the beginning had some trouble with spaciness, short term memory. forgetting what I was just saying. But head seems alot clearer now. Had to cut hours at work though seem to get tired as day goes on. But so far has been controlling my seizures at this dose, although Doc says can go higher if need be. | F | 33 | 10 months | 3/12/2008 | 5 | Bipolar | None except when we tried a dose that was too high - It made me loopy :P We came back down to 75mg and its perfect. | This has been a life saver to me... It stabilized me, and mellowed me out to a "normal" level... Stuff that used to send me over the edge (either way) now I am able to calmly deal with, without being suicidal depressed or psychotic angry... My husband can tell if I miss my pills even one day, they make that much of difference. I have also taken this during my pregnancy with no negative side effects on the baby; I won't be breastfeeding however. | F | 26 | 9 months | 3/13/2008 | 5 | bi polar | none this medicine saved my life at a time when my bi polar was out of control. I had to be hospitalized and was started on this and it really regulated my moods | daydreaming | F | 28 | 9 weeks | 2/11/2008 | 5 | Bi-Polar I | Memory re-call; slight "dumming down" | This is a WONDER DRUG!!! It has saved my life! After trying a number of anti-depressants I was convinced I was just incapable of properly functioning in our society. Unfortunately I started the drug too late to save my marriage but it helped me get through my divorce with aplomb. It has also helped me not only deal with but be happy about single motherhood. The only downside is that I miss some of the emotional highs I could be feeling about my daughter, but that is such a slight downside compared to all the benefits. | F | 33 | 2 years | 3/7/2008 | 5 | Bipolar I | weight gain, vivid dreams,trouble sleeping | I was previously on Seroquel and had major problems. When taking Lamictal I noticed a difference almost immediately. I am now on 400mg a day, and would not even think of coming off. Any side effects are worth my calm. | F | 32 | 1.5 years | 4/4/2008 | 5 | Bipolar I | Small pimples on back, increased body odor | I was suicidal before taking Lamictal. It has totally saved my life. I found ways to battle the pimples and the body odor. Totally worth it. I have no idea what I'd do without this drug. | F | 26 | 5 years | 4/18/2008 | 5 | epilepsy | loss of appetite, loss of libido? | Well, am wondering why I don't have "any" side effects, although my husband is sure its the cause for my apparently reduced sex-drive, or was that the 3 kids? Anyway, anyone else have complaints regarding libido? I'm only taking 200mgs for pete's sake. | F | 34 | 10 years | 4/15/2008 | 5 | Mood Stabilizer | Poor concentration, poor memory, drowsiness, rash | The benefits of this wonder drug have outweighed the risks for me. Although my brain feels like it's not what it used to be, I have not contemplated suicide in almost 5 years! I take 25 mg in the morning and 25 mg at night, (12 hours apart). The side effects are only mild and are certainly tolerable. | F | 38 | 4 years | 4/16/2008 | 5 | Bipolar One | If I take it at night..insomnia, vivid nightmares. In the morning no problems. I take 100mg. | I was weaning off of Trileptal, accidentally, was recieving half the dose I took for the past 3 years. this was actually a blessing. The trileptal held off the mood swings but never made me feel "normal". It only took 3 days with the 25mg dose for me to improve dramatically. | F | 34 | 2 months | 4/16/2008 | 5 | bipolar | Problems with words , slight feeling of disconnection, on low dosage extreme crying and anxiety. | I am now at 300 mg . Problems with words went away , disconnection went away. On higher dosage no crying or anxiety. I am in love with this drug. Has totally changed my life, no more extreme moods swings, anger and racing thoughts are gone. Works good on depression. I am also on geodon for depression. | F | 33 | 1 years | 4/17/2008 | 5 | Bi-polar II | I haven't noticed much. A few hyper-surreal moments which pass quickly. Little scary but tolerable. Dry mouth the first day but not after. I used to get a "glowy" feeling where everything was brighter than usual for about a half hour to an hour after taking it. Not unpleasant at all. That doesn't happen really now. I have some insomnia but I've always had that so it doesn't really matter. Some memory problems but nothing severe. WORTH IT. | I noticed a difference from the first day. But it scared me a little because it was REALLY strong. That stablized fast though. I was kind of upset for a while because this drug has saved my life. Literally. I think back on the hell I lived in, the hell I put my family/friends through and I shudder. I've been suicidally depressed for more than ten years. That's a long time to think about killing yourself EVERY DAY. It was only a matter of time. I didn't know I was Bi-polar because I'm not "manic." I obsess. A LOT. This has stopped that for the most part. What's left is very treatable with therapy. I feel "normal" now. I pray it doesn't stop working. I never want to stop taking this. I hope I don't develop side effects because I never want to go back to the way it was before. I still have slight moments of obsession, depression, paranoia and panic but they're pretty mild compared to what it was like before. And I can be "talked down" now. Which was NOT possi | F | 26 | 4 weeks | 4/18/2008 | 5 | Complex & Simple Partial Seizures | None that I have noticed so far :) | I was just diagnosed with seizures so this is my fist medication. I've had maybe 10 seizures since I was 18 but wasn't aware that they were seizures. So far, I feel fine but have only been on this med for 7 days (25mg per day). My mood seems to be better as well. I really hope it works for me. I was very nervous about taking anything. I also hope I get the "loss of appetite" and/or "weight loss" as an added bonus :) | F | 31 | 7 days | 10/31/2007 | 5 | bipolar type II | I haven't had any. But I have been reading a lot of comments about HAIR LOSS AND FATIGUE. YOU MAY BE HYPOTHYROID. 60% OF BIPOLAR AND UNIPOLAR PATIENTS HAVE T3 RESISTANCE AND A HIGH REVERSE T3/T3 RATIO. YOUR T3 WILL BE LOW NORMAL, REVERSE T3 HIGH NORMAL. IF SO FOR YOU,TRY ARMOUR THYROID- IT'S WORKED MIRACLES FOR ME. Synthroid won't work- you need the T3. | The only drug in 30 years that's helped me. | F | 52 | 5 days | 11/23/2007 | 5 | bipolar disorder | Nothing definite--perhaps a bit more clumsiness | This has been my wonder drug. Previously I took lithium and depakote. I was diagnosed as bipolar in 1985; the first ten years I was hospitalized half a dozen times. Since beginning on lamictal in January 1997, I haven't had a serious manic episode, and it is the only drug that has alleviated depression. | F | 62 | 10 years | 12/9/2007 | 5 | Bipolar II, Rapid Cycler | taking 300mgs -headaches at night -cotton mouth at night -night sweats -frequent urination -intermitent tremors all over body -cystic acne on chin -rosacea aroung nose and mouth -severe blurred vision (lost control of my car) -clumsiness -memory loss -intense insomnia followed by extreme fatigue -mild rash -change in hair texture (wirey and hard) -possible hair loss -serious weight gain | all the psychotropic drugs i've taken have side-effects (prozac, lexapro, cymbalta, welbutrin, trileptal, topamax, lorazapam, lunesta, effexor). lamictal has some too and has worked the best. | F | 37 | 5 months | 12/10/2007 | 5 | Bipolar II | lightheadedness, insanely bad headaches, bizarre vivid dreams, hot flashes in my face, insomnia | I am like a different person on this medication. No more bouts of crying, less binge eating, less agressive, irritable moods. However the headaches are the worst I have ever experienced, indescribably painful, and quite distracting, but ibuprofen can usually tame it quite well. When I mentioned this to my doc he suggested trying something else but there is NO WAY I am going off this medication, I feel like a normal person and I can be productive on a regular basis. My family couldn't believe what a difference it made. I take 300mg/day + 450mg Wellbutrin XL/day (been on WB for four years), both in the morning. I experienced problems when I had to go off my birth control pill, as it normally decreases the amt of lamictal in the blood, so going off it meant the levels were higher than normal, and thats when I got the crazy hot flashes. This evened out after a few days and was fine when I was back on the pill, but doxycyclin, which affects bc pill levels, messed it up again. There s | F | 26 | 13 months | 12/10/2007 | 5 | bipolar depression | Moderate drowsiness | I thank God and GSK for Lamictal! Within a few weeks of starting the medication, I started feeling "normal" for the first time in years. I take 200 mg at bedtime, so I use the drowsiness to my advantage. I also take 450 Wellbutrin XL and 20 Lexapro. I recently had a miscarriage at 8 weeks, but I have no way of knowing which of my meds, if any, might have been a factor. I'm not really worried--I intend to try to get pregnant again soon and I am not changing my medications. | F | 28 | 9 months | 12/5/2007 |