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 | bipolar | none | I love this med! I have had no side effects with this medication, which is amazing because I usually am very sensitive to meds. I have taken it for a long time, and have tried to ween off of it due to the cost. I was unable to do so as it always sent me into a deep depression. Staying on it has been the solution to the ugly depression side of the bipolar. | F | 37 | 10 years | 5/6/2009 | 5 | Bipolar NOS | insomnia and very mild acne | My daughter (10) has been on Lamictal for just over a month. We have definitely noticed improvement in her moods and ability to cope with change and stress. She began at the 25mg dose, went to 50 after 2 weeks, and just started the 75mg in week 4. After a couple of weeks on that she will be at her target dose of 100mg. One thing I have noticed is that while she still gets angry and can be rude, she is not out of control in the way she used to be. She is a good kid and we always knew she did not want to lash out or break things when she got upset; she just couldn't control her anger. Now she seems to have a fighting chance at self-control. The only side effects we have seen are a couple of pimples on her chin and some trouble falling asleep at night. | F | 10 | 1 months | 5/5/2009 | 5 | bipolar II | none | i am taking 150mg/day for extreme hypomanic episodes. i was also on 25mg zoloft and 10mg ambien but i got pulled off the zoloft b/c i was having extreme mood swings. off the zoloft i am feeling better but i am still manic. the ambien is to help me sleep b/c when i am manic i stay up 48 hrs + at a time. my psychiatrist is going to bump me to 200mg this week. hopefully it can help level out my manic/depressive phases and get me back to some equilibrium. i find that i take a certain dosage for a while that helps and then it suddenly doesnt work so i have to bump the dosage up. | F | 31 | 4 months | 4/29/2009 | 5 | anti-epileptic seziures&depression | brain fog, itchy skin & scalp, short term memory loss, dizzy, not sure footed, forget way too much, tired more then I would like, spelling errors. | No seziures! But I have only had 2 in the last 6 months. Knock on wood...Sleeping great when I had insomina, anxiety decresed, depression cured, amazing! I feel better then I have in years, but the side effects are frustrating. Now that I found this site, I feel that I'm not crazy. The pharmacy information does not do this med any justice. Education is so important! I have yet to see a neurologist and my dose will be incresed for sure. The ER Dr. was who prescribed the med. I was very scared, but didn't want anymore seziures! Hope I don't have any more side effects, when they increse my dosage. Only on 25mg at the moment. Good Luck to all! | F | 37 | 1 months | 4/28/2009 | 5 | bipolar 2 | leg tremors, decreased appetite, night sweats and am a zombie the first day the dosage is increased via the starter pack. | 2 weeks ago I was desperate, considering hospitalization, deeply depressed and having a really hard time functioning esp. in the AM when I couldn't stop crying-- nothing was wrong but couldn't stop weeping. Today the symptoms are GONE. I'M BACK! It feels glorious to be myself again. I'm only on 50 mg currently. I split the dose so I take 25mg in PM and 25mg in AM, that really helped with my out of control emo mornings. | M | 3 weeks | 4/22/2009 | 5 | Bulimia, ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar | So far, none at all. I had been taking Ritalin (a generic) for ADHD. Somewhere along the line, it was decided that the ADHD contributed to the Bulimia. I do know that without the Ritalin, I can't focus on anything at all and the binge/purge cycles are definitely far more frequent and intense. After many failures with anti-depressants, the need to address severe occasional depression, as well as some fairly intense anxiety, my psychDoc decided to focus on the dx of bipolar. He ordered me to stop taking the ritalin and start the lamictal at 25 mg, doubling the dosage every week until I reached 200 mg. I am now at 50 mg. His stopping the ritalin is how I know I can't stop the ritalin. So, I'm back on the Ritalin, per his advice. | As for the Lamictal: I had no idea how paranoid I was until this morning when I woke up. I always sensed that people at work thought I was weird and that my boss hated me and wanted to get rid of me. To me, this was almost as real and unquestionable as the sun rises in the east; I just 'knew' it was the truth. I also wasn't pleasant to myself…I mean that I always berated myself for the lack of strength to do better, eat better, please people, be nice, be happy, be successful. I had no idea how emotionally crippled I have been. This caused me to work at home almost always and gain a lot of weight - although to be fair, I am now 45 and stopped working out years ago. I actually was able to stop at Henry's yesterday after work - I actually went into the office; that's rare - to pick up some healthy stuff to eat. And, last night for dinner, I ate some and I also ate some for breakfast this morning. I didn't go through the binge purge situation, way too much wine and half a pack of cigarettes like I would normally in the evening. I am not sure if this is a fluke or if the Lamictal has actually been key in this 2 day success story. I do know that I like the person I woke up as this morning and that is something very different. I will update at this site with further comment in a few weeks after I have more time and have increased the dose. | F | 45 | 12 days | 4/16/2009 | 5 | Depression/ anxiety | It has saved my life ! | After many many years of being in and out of hospitals and being so afraid, not being able to get out of bed for weeks on end. I missed out alot when my kids were little. I finally have a life I have never known. THANK YOU LAMICTAL | F | 3 years | 4/8/2009 | 5 | bipolar | none | Lamictal has been wonderful in relieving my bipolar symptoms. I feel normal again. | F | 45 | 6 months | 4/5/2009 | 5 | Bipolar type 2 | None. | This medication was a Godsent. | F | 23 | 2 years | 3/25/2009 | 5 | GAD/Panic disorder | Insomnia, mild rash | I just began taking lamictal, after having achieved mixed results with SSRIs. The SSRIs provided relief but at a high cost in side effects; lamictal is nearly all-gain so far, save the insomnia. I was able to discern a distinct difference in my mood within two weeks. I feel like myself for the first time in a long while; I am full of hope for the future. | M | 20 | 2 months | 3/23/2009 | 5 | Rapid Cycling/BP-Stabilize Mood | At first, I felt a bit spacey but my Doctor had told me this was normal and would go away. It went away during the second week | My moods go from slightly depressed to hypomanic sometimes several times in one day. I have taken Tegretal, Lithium, Depakote, Seroquel, Risperdol, Haldol, Geodon, Klonopin, Zoloft, Prozac, to name a few. All other mood stabilizers caused me to be "zombie-like" and made me feel "not normal due to being extremely slowed down from normal". My SSRI was changed several times due to the mood stabilizers previously taken not being adequate....if not making me feel worse than not being medicated at all. I was put on meds such as Geodon, and Haldol that both sent me to the emergency room wondering if I was going to die....I always stopped my mood stabilizer (which is typical for BP people). Needless to say after 7 years since my diagnosis, I was completely discouraged and very hesitant to try anything new due to bad experience. My new Doctor put me on Lamictal several months ago. She advised me that it would not cause weight gain and that typically, everyone seemed to be really pleased with it. I am more pleased than I ever expected. Just when I thought no combination of meds, especially one med alone would ever change my life so much for the better as Lamictal has. I now take Lamictal, Effexor, Xanax (when needed), and Adderall. The combination is perfect but specifically associated with Lamictal...I am more energetic, I am generally is a great mood and my moods are predictable at all times, I am very optimistic, I don't have anxiety nearly as much as I | F | 30 | 2 months | 3/18/2009 | 5 | Dysthymic Disorder/Anxiety | Memory loss, slight anxiety, and drowsiness. | I was prescribed six different SSRIs with various side effects. Lamictal is very tolerable and this drug has saved me from the doldrums of depression. I regained my personality, started a new relationship (after eleven years of being single), engaged in social activities, and ended many years of isolation. My mood has been stable for four months and I am very satisfied with Lamictal! | M | 34 | 4 months | 3/16/2009 | 5 | Bi Polar | dry skin. minor acne, night sweats>> all very minor . | I was on other meds, Abilify had major weight gain, then tried tegretol-- major anxiety and horrific depression-cried about everything. Lamictal has been great, very few issues. Lamictal has made me feel reenergized about life and living, and I feel good. other drugs made me hazy and zombie like too. | M | 38 | 3 months | 3/16/2009 | 5 | Bipolar I | none | It improved my mood and energy levels. I am much happier and optimistic after taking lamictal, and my energy has increased. | F | 26 | 2 months | 3/15/2009 | 5 | Bipolar Mixed | Almost none- dry mouth, dry eyes a little bit | Love it!! Tried Abilify- lots of weight then Tryleptol - major depression and anxiety- Very hazy and foggy I Love Lamictal!! No rash... feel happy and confident | M | 39 | 2 weeks | 3/13/2009 | 5 | POSSIBLY BI-POLAR | DRY MOUTH AND WEIGHT GAIN. BUT THE TOPAMAX FOR MIGRAINS IS HELPING | THIS HAS BEEN WONDERFUL I AM A MOTHER OF 5 KIDS AND 1 IS BI-POLAR AND 1 IS SPECIAL NEEDS AND I NEEDE TO STABALIZE | M | 37 | 4 weeks | 3/10/2009 | 5 | bipolar II | I've been on it for so long (7ish years?) I can't remember the side effects. They must not have been too horrific. | I LOVE this med. It has kept my mania pretty darn stable. Recently added a bit of Topamax to it for weight loss, but have no plans to get off the Lamictal. The generic is now available by Teva (I know, I know--they're not the most loved generic pharma), but I've noticed nothing different in my moods after taking the generic for at least 6-7 weeks now (neither has anyone else). Lamictal (brand name) is the one med that I've taken consistently and with only minor dose tweaking since I was dx'd with BPII in 2001. I did, however, find out that 400mg is too much for me, and almost immediately I experienced burning, swelling, and itchy palms. Doc lowered it right away to 300mg. | F | 40 | 7 years | 3/2/2009 | 5 | seizures | none unless I am late taking a dose by a few hours, then my throat feel funny and I get a little dizzy, but this goes away as soon as I take my dose. I take 750mg/day | Awesome medication! was on tegretol, which gave me severe anxiety and low testosterone over time(was on it for 10 years). very low testosterone. switching to lamictal was wonderful. | M | 27 | 1 years | 2/24/2009 | 5 | Rapid-Cycling Bipolar II | I am on 150 mg currently. Its a great drug once you find a "good" dose (too litte-my mood swings came back, too much-I was a walking zombie at 200mg) This stablized me to the point where I dont even need to take an anti-depressant anymore. | DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE! YOU WILL GET REALLY BAD WITHDRAWALS! chills, hot flashes, fever, extreme dizziness and headaches. If you do need to get off, taper slowly. | F | 17 | 1 years | 2/17/2009 | 5 | bipolar | mild to severe anxiety at times, severe constipation (since dose was upped over 100 mg. Currently on 150 mg.), abdominal pain (from constipation), dry eyes. | The side effects are unpleasant, but tolerable. This drug has saved me. I was an absolute mess before, rapid cycling constantly, rampant paranoia triggering both depression and mania. I've been upping my dose slowly from 25 mg. I know immediately when I need to up it because the paranoia starts, and once I up it, the paranoia goes away completely. It's changed my life. I've been bipolar since I was 4, and I've never known what it's like to have a stable mood. It's heavenly. I will deal with the side effects. The anxiety can get pretty bad, but because my mind is clearer than it's ever been, I am able to talk myself through it. It feels great being sane. | F | 31 | 6 months | 2/16/2009 |