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 | GAD/Depression | None | Went for years, trying every medication out there. Finally hit upon the cocktail of Lexapro and Lamictal. It is like the clock has been turned back for me to a time prior to my problems emerging. (the Lexapro alone did not do it. It was not until after we added the Lamictal that I gained relief) | M | 59 | 11 months | 6/11/2009 | 5 | To assist in treatment of BPD. | None | M | 64 | 5 months 100mg | 10/26/2015 | 5 | Bipolar II, Extreme Anxiety | None whatsoever so far… Fingers crossed! | I've had so many med cocktails prescribed for over a decade, and for the past two days I finally feel like a real human being again. This medication is amazing! | M | 33 | 2 days 25mg x 2 | 3/31/2015 | 5 | Bipolar II | Drymouth | If you're bipolar - why are you on Lithium on first diagnosis without trying this treatment first? It took me a few years to figure this out. Bottom line is... It's my mood stabilizer. It may not be for everyone, but in ten years of treatment for seven straight it has been my foundation. Of course, everyone's chemistry is different, but this is it. I use an anti-psychotic before sleep called Seroquel, and take Lamictal first thing in the morning. Folks, life couldn't be more manageable. Where I used to look up and see rafters from which to hang myself from, I walk along and recognize some cool beams that might accent an awesome living space. But enough exaggeration, the fact is that I notice when I skip this treatment.To you, out there, recognize that it's good enough, it's not toxic enough (like Lithium), and dog-gone it, this just might work for you after a 90-day trial! | M | 37 | 3 years 300 1X day | 4/7/2015 | 5 | bipolar type 1 rapid cycling | When increased to 200mg small bumps on tounge works wonders night and day | Ive been on everything known to help the mind at least 20 perscriptions nothing worked 8 months not a single violent mood swing | M | 23 | 8 days 75mg twice | 11/27/2014 | 5 | Major Depression Disorder | Extremely effective. Brand Name and TEVA Only. Be careful of CADISTA Manufacturer (Round White Pill J 247) It's Horrible. Does not work. Manufacturer will swear its the same active ingredient, but we all know the delivery system is just as important. (Can't deliver it effectively, the body can't use it) Other Generics: TEVA works fine. No problems | Works using new Glutamate NMDA Receptor research. Field is very promising. If you had no luck with SSRI's (Prozac,Zoloft, etc), or the new SGA's (Abilify, Quetiapine), then give this a try; it's worth the effort. It's entirely new technology. I feel normal again. You must titrate SLOWLY. Notice Comment about CADISTA, a generic brand, (Do not take - Refuse to pharmacist; demand TEVA or Brand Name) | M | 49 | 1 years 150 1X day | 5/14/2015 | 5 | Epilepsy-complex partial seizures | no significant side effects noted | Completely stopped seizures when I reached therapuetic dose. I had taken depakote,keppra,trileptal and zonegran. Only trileptal worked and I was allergic so it was stopped. Zonegran was horrible, and caused a horrible depression. | M | 12 | 18 months | 12/2/2009 | 5 | Mild/Moderate Bi-Polar | Just sort of a thick kind of feeling, like a thickness in my head. Also a good deal of general lethargy. I also have IBS, but that could be from anything. However, much milder side effects than anything else I've taken, and I was on 300 mg for 5 years. | I'm surprised by the side effects people are reporting, such as hair loss, muscle soreness, weight gain, etc. From an athletic perspective, I was able to compete competitively in tennis while taking lamictal. I found it to be very mentally balancing, no depression or mania at 300 mg. However, I am tired of not having enough energy, and have reached a new spiritual level, so I have been tapering off. I am down to 150 mg, but won't go lower for a long time, as I have noticed a resurgence in depression. In regards to hair loss, which I wouldn't necessarily attribute to this, I would recommend taking propecia. It's expensive, but works unbelievably well, and they have it for women as well. | M | 32 | 6 years | 1/17/2010 | 5 | Manic depressive Bipolar disorder | None. But alcohol does affect the purpose of drug. | I take 100 mg every morning along with Wellbutrin 150 mg SR. I have been progressing in my life. This was the answer to opening my future. | M | 25 | 8 months | 12/7/2009 | 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 | 5 | Sensory overload (autism) | Not too many. When starting treatment I felt somewhat high/spaced out. Some people get pretty bad headaches or muscle pain, but I did not get that at all. At higher doses (~500 mg +), you may get minor double vision (your eyes might cross ever so slightly). Also, I got NO RASH! | Have a knowledgeable doctor prescribe this for you. Escalate the dose properly. My doctor even tested my lamotrigine blood levels to make sure everything was alright. This drug was excellent for the dissociation/depersonalization I get when I have sensory overload. It helps sensory integration. I have asperger's syndrome. I am on 600 mg of this drug, and even at this high dose, the side effects are very mild. | M | 22 | 4 years 300 mg 2X day | 4/12/2013 | 5 | Bipolar 1 | None really | This med acted like a sugar pill for years. Didnt work at all. Dosage was increased upwards gradually and positive effects started to show. I`m at the ceiling of the dosage range.. Helps with unmotivation, depressive moods and stress induced anxiety too, to some degree. What i like about this med is no weight gain, no tiredness, drowsyness | M | 39 | 8 years 200 2X day | 9/2/2022 | 5 | Bipolar and bpd | Brand name causes in me tachycardia, generico no | M | 42 | 1 days 100mg 1X day | 2/21/2022 | 5 | Bipolar and bpd | tachycardia | M | 42 | 1 days 100mg | 2/21/2022 | 5 | Bipolar | None | Lamictal eradicated my bipolar depression. Changed my life. | M | 53 | 11 years 100 MG 3X day | 6/15/2021 | 5 | Unipolar depression | Mild somnolence and insomnia. Anxiety at the beginning of the treatment | The only med that helped with depression for me, after taking several antidepressants. Side effects are very tolerable and transient. | M | 54 | 2 years 50 mg 1X day | 1/15/2021 | 5 | bipolar | diarrhea | this med has been great for curbing my highs and keeping me out of my lows | M | 26 | 2 months 200 mg 1X day | 1/26/2021 | 5 | Anxiety | Works great with no side effects which I can’t say about any SSRI I’ve tried. For me much better then several SSRIs, Buspar, aglomelstine, and gabapentin. | M | 66 | 1 months 25 | 12/18/2020 | 5 | Bipolar 2 and Depression | May be developing a serious rash. Will know when I see the doc tomorrow. | M | 52 | 15 days 25 mg once 1X day | 11/7/2020 | 5 | Seizure disorder and bipolar | During the low dose phase up to 150 mg, i felt depressed and suicidal. No rash or anything else noticed from the lamictal | Its been about a month since ive been taking 300mg/ day. No depression or suicidal thoughts. No signs of mania either! So far it has really worked. Im off of topamax and trileptal now. I do take 4 mg of clonazepam and 50 mg of the generic for mellaril for my very severe anxiety disorder and sleep disorder. I welcome amyone to contact me by email! Good Luck! | M | 58 | 3 months 300mg/day | 3/12/2017 |