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 |
| 4 | BiPolar | I have had no side effects since I started taking it,at least not until now. I have been taking it for 2 years and now I am having surgery to remove enlatged lymph nodes. I just happened to stumble upon today that Lamictal can cause enlarged lymph nodes. | I thought I didn't have any side effects from this medicine until i saw the lymph node stuff today, I am not sure if that is what is causing it or not, but I guess I will have to find out. After reading thorugh the posts on here today for Lamictal I do have some of the other systems people have posted such as being agitated. I am angry all the time and biting peoples heads off for no reason. I think I am going to switch to something else | F | 32 | 2 years | 3/13/2008 | 4 | Bipolar II | Hair thinning, weight fluctuations, short term memory loss. | I really despise the memory problems, but this has been the best drug so far. | 1 years | 3/5/2008 | 4 | epilepsy | nausea, dizziness, wonky vision, still shaky someimtes, headaches, and pretty serious hair loss. My main worry is tooth decay/bone loss. Is anyone else having tooth issues? | About tooth loss; I had 5 more pulled today, with 4 more going in a month. The bone material around my teeth is disintegrating, making my teeth crumble, get infected, and break off. It could be from the Lyrica, but I don't know for sure. aside from this issue, I love it. I only have large seizures 3 or 4 times a year now. Kinda sucks that I'm conscious for them now, but the frequency and severity levels have really dropped. | F | 36 | 4 years | 3/4/2008 | 4 | Borderline Personality Disorder | Memory loss, poor concentration, headaches, weight loss, hand tremor, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision. | Memory loss and difficulty concentrating have worsened over time. I frequently have moments when I "go blank." It takes me longer to recall information and form complete thoughts. I have difficulty concentrating and comprehending information. This was NEVER a problem for me before I began taking Lamictal, 5 years ago. However, it has had such a positive effect on my mood that I am reluctant to stop taking it. | F | 25 | 5 years | 3/2/2008 | 4 | depression/mood disorder | I'm not sure if the weight gain is from the meds, and I'm tired a lot. | I've gained around 20 pounds since beginning the meds, but I never thought it may be because of the meds. Since researching, I've noticed some people reporting this side effect. I've also had major trouble being tired all of the time, especially when I drink alcohol. Overall though, it helps majorly, and when I've tried to go off of it by myself (I do not recommed this...) there was an immediate reaction. I would like to go off of it if the weight gain is because of the medicine, because that doesn't help my depression... | F | 21 | 3 years | 2/28/2008 | 4 | Bipolar I | taking 75mg a day, some headaches, dry eyes, very vivid dreams, no weight gain yet, stabilized my mood extremely well, have not been in a bad mood since taking it for the past 2 weeks. some mental cloudiness, but i can focus in class still. doesnt seem to affect me. | F | 19 | 14 days | 2/27/2008 | 4 | Bipolar | Some fatigue | At first, it made me pretty tired. I'd sleep around 10-12 hours a night opposed to my usual 8. I got off Abilify before I got on it and I felt a lot better on Lamictal. Now I am back to sleeping less than 10 hours a night. Lamictal helped regulate my mania and emotional outbursts. An example would be that I would cry easily when people would debate with me and disagreed with me. After taking Lamictal, I was able to have heated conversations with sensitive topics without becoming upset. I was more logical and composed. I had to keep increasing my dosage though, because each month I'd become more tolerating of the drug. | F | 22 | 10 months | 2/23/2008 | 4 | Bi-Polar | short-term memory loss, vivid/weird dreams, very unusual sleeping patterns (sleep all day then some days can operate on few hours of sleep), dizziness, light-headedeness, wooziness, and faint | It's so very strange. . .I've been on Lamictal for about 3 years and for whatever reason I'm starting to experience an increased amount of side effects. I don'tknow if the dosage is now too high or what. I am now at 400 mg a day. Once I began the Lamictal I started to have the weird dreams, headaches, profuse sweating (which I still get occasionally), and odd sleeping patterns. But now I've had an increase of dizziness, feeling woozy, memory loss and sometimes confusion, and depression. When I began taking my Lamictal back in 2006 with Lexapro, I lost 15lbs. I've remained pretty steady without any weight gain. But I have a very significant craving for sweets which is not good in my case because diabetes runs very prevelant on my father's side. If anyone can relate to what I've been experienceing with the increased side effects, please leave a comment as to your opinion. I would be very grateful! | F | 27 | 3 years | 2/21/2008 | 4 | BP2 | Night sweats, mood rages, insomnia (even with Ambien), moody and can cry at a moment's notice with no warning - sappy commercials on TV even get to me! | Lamictal, in combination with counseling/therapy, has helped tremendously. Although I'm sensitive in regards to crying easily and being emotionally raw, I'm doing well. No real side effects that I can pinpoint except those mentioned beforehand. | F | 38 | 3 months | 2/18/2008 | 4 | depression | it might be increased libido; but in addition there are almost nightly nocturnal emissions, sometimes twice a night. Without the dream; but I'm reporting, not complaining | Best thing ever.Fights with Zoloft, if you're on both. I quit the Z. | M | 61 | 12 months | 2/12/2008 | 4 | Epilepsy | Hair loss, trouble finding words, confusion or difficulty with short term memory, redish rash on face, not really noticable unless you are looking close up, increased insomnia. On the positive it has helped me with my mood swings and my menstrual cramps | About | F | 40 | 5 years | 2/10/2008 | 4 | Bi-Polar Type 2 | When I was taking 100mg, I felt completely flat & apathetic and I couldn't concentrate. Now, taking only 50mg, I no longer feel flat, but my concentration is still lacking. | I'm taking Lamictal with 225mg of Effexor XR. Initially, I was wrongly diagnosed and taking only Effexor. Unfortunately, taking only Effexor made me manic for about 85% of the time. When my doc added the Lamictal, both the manic and depressive episodes decreased in frequency. | F | 28 | 4 months | 2/4/2008 | 4 | epilepsy | have some muscle aches but not enough to stop the med | very helpful. It would get a five but I am not at the dose yet where I am supposed to be, so the wait is still in the progress. I might add, it helps with mood as well. Have more energy. Feel like a human. | F | 50 | 2 weeks | 2/3/2008 | 4 | bipolar II | night sweats are the only side effect for me. Really this drug has been great. The first few weeks however I was very tired and became frustrated that my thoughts couldn't form words to come out of my mouth. Or I would say a completely different word than I was thinking. These odd things went away luckily. | I use this in conjunction to a little bit of lithium and a little bit of Zoloft. It really has helped me stay out of the lulls that zoloft couldn't do on its own. At first I thought 3 drugs was simply too much to take but it is a great combination for me. | F | 27 | 3 months | 1/20/2008 | 4 | bi polar and anger issues | i dont remember i stopped tAKING IT BECAUSE I CAN CONTROL MYSELF NOW | F | 23 | 2 years | 1/20/2008 | 4 | BP II/Major Depression | Acne, memory loss, excessive sweating, lack of concentration | Have been on Lamictal 200mg/day (and EffexorXR 150mg/day) for 4 years now. Worst side effects have been lack of concentration and memory loss and acne. Have been on Lithium, Wellbutrin and Prozac, however, Lamictal has been the only drug I have consistently taken for the mood swings that has worked. Originally had to stop working and go on disability due to my depression and suicide attempts. After 2 years I became emotionally stable for the first time in my life, however, due to the memory loss and lack of concentration I have been unable to keep a job for longer than 3 months. It's a catch 22. My Psy Dr and I have come to the conclusion that I may not be able to handle the type of jobs I'd like to, due to my mental illness. | M | 31 | 4 years | 1/9/2008 | 4 | BP | I am having pretty bad headaches pretty much everyday. It does seem to be helping my mood swings but has done nothing for my OCD or depression issues. It does seem pretty limited to the side effects, atleast for me. | F | 38 | 2 months | 1/6/2008 | 4 | Bipolar Disorder | memory loss, clumsiness | I haven't ever connected Lamictal to my memory loss and clumsiness but after reading about it it may be connected -? my keys and cell phone and wallet must all be clipped together. I have Brookstone finder tags on keys/phone/wallet/remotes so if i lose them i can press a button and it beeps. My office thinks i'm nuts b/c every time i am at the front desk i leave something there and they have to call me. I am always dropping/spilling things. crashing into furniture/walls..Have become very messy/car/home/bathroom.. it's just awful.. lack of motivation. BUT! stable life.. depression gone..not manic...am trying to manage the clumsy/forgetful/messy aspects but it's hard. But, not depressed.. yeay. I take 200mg/day and .12 mg seroquel at nite. If i miss a dose by even 1 hour I am shaking and feel horrible. Cannot work if miss a dose.. feel so horrible..ran out once for 2 days.worst 2 days ever. | F | 37 | 3 years | 1/1/2008 | 4 | Bipolar II | Flu like symptoms with dosage increases, each time though the side effects were shorter in duration. I'm on 200mg a day now and I think it's causing me severe muscle aches. I'm also sleeping less (4 hours a night) and having freaky dreams. | It allowed me to stop taking Prozac which I believe was keeping my emotions very blocked. My depression has taken a severe change for the better and I don't seem to be cycling as much. I feel a bit "stupid" at times, but I think I am just missing the fun of my mania moments. I am possibly losing my job though, but I'm very grateful for finally having a diagnosis and this medication. | F | 38 | 61 days | 12/30/2007 | 4 | rapid cycling bipolar | I have been taking 100mg of lamictal with 225mg of effexor. I added the lamictal 2years ago. Even though the dosage hasn't changed, over the last 6-9 months the side effects have become horrible. Daily I notice my memory getting worse. The ataxia is getting worse also, with tipping into things becoming common. I didn't realize how significant the hair loss had become, until I noticed it all growing back. I'm scared to stop the medication because it has been so effective at stopping the racing thoughts. However, I am becoming afraid to even drive. | F | 44 | 2 years | 12/28/2007 |