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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LAMICTAL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | EPILEPSY | I DON'T BELIEVE I HAVE EXPERIENCED ANY SIDE EFFECTS. | I HAD A HEAD INJURY IN 1986 AND SUFFERED FROM PARTIAL AND GRAND MAL SEIZURES SINCE. I HAD TRIED DILANTIN AND TEGRETOL. NEITHER MEDICATION CONTROLLED MY SEIZURES. I SWITCHED TO LAMICTAL ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO AND I HAVE HAD NO SEIZURES SINCE. (KNOCK WOOD). I HAVE NEVER GONE 3 MONTHS WITHOUT A SEIZURE. I THINK LAMICTAL IS WONDERFUL AND I THANK GOD I AM ON IT! | F | 38 | 3 months | 10/24/2005 | 5 | Bipolar Depression | NONE!!! I am very lucky, I have absoloutly NO side effects | Nothing was working for me, I was so depressed yet anti-depressants were not helping and in fact at times made me worse e.g agitated, manic, anxious. I was very suicidal and it was difficult waiting for the slow titration upwards to a therapeutic level. I was hospitalised for safety and gradually over some weeks my mood improved and I now feel good. I was out of hospital for Christmas. I now take Lamictal 125mg in morning and 125mg in evening. I also take Lithium 1000mg, Tegretol 600mg and Seroquel 500mg. This combination is keeping me on the straight and narrow at last!!! | F | 28 | 3 months | 1/27/2006 | 5 | BiPolar 1/Personality disorder | The only side effects I experienced was the acne and I did notice slight short term memory loss=at a loss for words--word was on tip of tongue but couldn't remember, or transposing words, might have been some constipation in the beginning. Both have not happened after about a month of increasing dosage to 200mg a day. I was able to remedy the acne that with LOTS of water (68-70oz a day) and Mary Kay Blemish Toner and Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel. No Hair thinning. | THIS DRUG HAS MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. Before taking Lamotrigine I took Wellbutrin 300XL mg 1x a day for about 4 years. I was still weepy and obsessed over negative thoughts, I just thought this was the way I was inherently and could never change. I needed to go to a new MD because of insurance and he diagnosed me as having cyclical personality disorder and the mildest form of Bi-Polar disorder. This drug has helped me tremendously and would try anything to KEEP taking it. I haven't cried since taking it; find it a bit easier to let things go. The only negative I experienced I had is the cystic acne, but seems to subside over time, drinking LOTS of water and changing my skin regiment. I have always had beautiful skin without any effort, so the acne really bothered me. But this pill has done such wonders for me that I didn't want to abandon it, especially since it has not affected my weight. When I first started using the Mary Kay products I used the toner 3x a day and applied the acne gel after. I was able to get rid of a blemish after only 2 days of using the Mary Kay. I do not sell Mary Kay, I am only giving this information for those who might have the same experience. | F | 38 | 3 months 200 1X day | 7/10/2010 | 5 | Trigeminal Neuralgia | None. | This drug has saved my life. I have literally tried dozens of different medications for horrific nerve pain in the face (trigeminal neuralgia) due to a brain tumor and this is the only one that has worked so well with NO side effects. I was so scared to start taking it because of the possibility of a rash, but I'm glad I gave it a chance. I titrated on to it VERY slowly starting at 12.5 MG and now after 3 months I am up to 100 MG which is working well so I plan to stay at that dose unless I need to increase it. I was also scared of hair loss and acne, neither of which I've gotten. In fact, I had a slight hormonal acne problem before lamictal which ironically has completely cleared up since taking the lamictal! Maybe a coincidence but who knows. I'm am just so grateful that it is working for my pain. | F | 25 | 3 months 50 2X day | 3/31/2010 | 5 | resistant depression, PTSD, BPD | Unexplained bruising, chronic insomnia (sleep for 2 hours and then wake every hour after that until I get up)hair loss, constant allergic conjunctivitis. | It has been the first drug which has helped my mood. My most recent episode of deep, suicidal depression has lasted over a year. This drug has helped me out of that. My consultant is keeping me on 75mgs for the moment to see if the side effects disappear. She wants me to increase the dose to 150mgs if I can tolerate the drug. I have had mental health problems since I was 18 and none of the drugs I have been put on have helped at all. I am worried about the side effects though. Will they decrease/ go away? I don't want to go bald, I'm fed up with itchy, sore, crusting eyes and I'm exhausted through lack of undisturbed sleep! (I'm on sleeping medication, an antidepressant and Diazepam) Has anyone had these experiences? Would be good to hear from anyone who has. | F | 54 | 3 months 75mgs 1X day | 10/5/2010 | 4 | Bipolar II | Memory loss, confusion, loss of words. | F | 32 | 3 months 75 1X day | 8/11/2010 | 4 | seizures | loss 20 lbs,dizziness,memory loss,hard time concentrating, slight hair loss(hope this stops) | i love it alot fewer side effects that other seizures medications | F | 37 | 3 months 100mg 2X day | 4/8/2010 | 4 | mood stabilizer Bi-Polar Borderline | Vivid Dreams- profuse Sweating. | I have taken Lamictal 3 years ago for almost 2 years- 400Mgs- but the DR I was going to then had me on Mirtazapine which made me gain 75 pounds! I qoit taking all the meds, and lost the weight, but also went back into a deeeeeep depression, mood swings, and crying every day with much sadness. This go around I am exercising and watching what I eat.as of yet have not gained not even one pound. I am holding my breath. also taking Klonopin- and Zyprexa. | F | 42 | 3 months 300 1X day | 9/4/2011 | 4 | bipolar 1 | I rated it a 4 because im hopeful of the dosage adjustment changing this. Depakote didnt seem to do anything but im experiencing horrible night terrors (nightmares), lack of concentration, mood swings that change 4/5 times per day. Unable to seperate spiritual/family/feelings from one another. I have been on a higher dose before and did fine, im only on 50 this time. Tomorrow i will consult the doctor, something needs to be done. I do know that NIGHTMARES are a factor of this med. Itching is a mild complication also. The swinging of moods and irritability are my more major concerns. I also take xanax and i have ambien (in case of insomnia and try not to take it too often). | Make sure that you discuss with your family members all changes of meds and your condition because they need to know whether "your really mad" or if its a "mood thing". | F | 43 | 3 months | 10/30/2005 | 4 | Depression and Anxiety | Loss of appetite during first month or so. Increased acne during first 2 months. Itchy skin and flu symptoms (but no fever) for 3 days during first month, which I keep down with facial soap and skin conditioner. I am currently suffering from mild memory loss and spelling problems. This isn't dyslexia; I'm not transposing letters, but leaving letters out, or having trouble spelling. | I'm currently on 300 mg once daily. My moods are usually very stable. I was suffering from SEVERE chronic anxiety, agitation, insomnia, and depression for two months prior to starting Lamictal. Gradual improvement as I upped the dosage (started at 50 mg, then moved up by 50 mg every week). Was stable at 250 for a couple of weeks, then had to move up to 300. Been there for about a month and I'm doing well. Did have one weird experience: took 275 one day and suffered from anxiety for 3 to 4 days thereafter. This may or may not have been caused by the one-day lower dosage. Although I'm concerned about longterm memory and spelling problems, this drug is still a life-saver. New users, please note: You MUST give it time to work. The initial side-effects can be a big problem. They do start to decrease after a month or so. This is basically how all psycho-therapeutic drugs work. Just stick with it. | M | 41 | 3 months | 9/29/2005 | 4 | BiPolar 2 | Nauseous, exhaustion, strange dreams | Taking 200mg. Did not experience any side effects until 200mg, and now they have subsuded somewhat. I take it at night and read until I get kind of nauseous, lay my head down and sleep. I sleep through the whole night, which is great, but remember vivid dreams in the morning. Difficulty waking up, but when i do I am ok....until about 5pm, then I feel like I need a nap. I take it with wellbutrin xl, 300mg, and i think it is a good combo for the most part. i am very satisfied, but eager to talk to my doctor about minor changes to get it all just right. | F | 22 | 3 months | 12/4/2005 | 4 | bipolar II | Vivid nightmares, severe joint pain especially on the knees, increased irritability. | At 225mg it cured the manic episodes and it worked wonders on the lows. Some trouble focussing and difficulty spelling. I had to bring the dose down to 150mg because of the joint pain. At this dose the pain is manageable. The mania is more noticeable at 150mg. Tried to add lithium, bad idea. | M | 38 | 3 months | 3/26/2006 | 4 | Bipolar Type 1 | mild rash on back of arms, dizziness, neck pain every night, headaches. Throat feels swollen, difficulty swollowing at times | Prior to taking Lamictal, I was in a deep depression. This medicine has been a life saver. | M | 34 | 3 months | 2/8/2006 | 4 | BP II | Loss of memory, feeling dumbed down, very vivid dreams (though not bad dreams), lowered sexual interest, clumsiness and carelessness, weight gain (10lbs in 6 weeks), loss of some ability to control impulses (like eating, smoking, shopping - things that were fine before I took it). | It has very much stabilized my mood. I am no longer cranky and depressed. However, I'm not that excited about anything either. I have been very even, no mood swings at all. | F | 31 | 3 months | 5/30/2007 | 4 | Bipolar I | I have been taking Lamictal now for about 3 months. I can barely keep my eyes open and everyone says I looked "stoned" all the time. I did not have this problem before! If anyone else is experiencing this, I would love to hear from you. I have even been to a neurologist and they haven't found anything wrong that would explain the eye problems. Its really embarassing and making it difficult for me to work. | M | 31 | 3 months | 5/21/2007 | 4 | Bipolar Type II and Social Phobia | Mainly, frequent headaches and vivid dreams. From time to time, lightheadedness and hand tremors. So far, I haven't received any of the rash or bad acne that others have experienced. | So far so good. However, recently I have plateaued with this med and may be up for increased dosage. | F | 24 | 3 months | 9/2/2007 | 4 | Bipolar Type 2 | Minor hair loss first few weeks- Centrum Silver (Selenium & Zinc combination) helped to regrow & curb further loss. As time has gone on, noticable changes in cognitive functioning- hard to remember certain things, having trouble spelling and experience saying words that don't make sense in sentences, then having to backup to put thoughts in to use correct words. Concentration a little diminished on certain tasks like typing, but consistent with regard to other everyday tasks. Anxiety lessing greatly and irritability also lessening as time goes on-episodes don't seem to last as long as before going on the Lamictal. | Have been on Lamictal just over three months. Have upped dosage beyond recommended 200 mg to 250mg and have been noticing the cognitive side effects increase since increased dosage. Minor lack of desire for sexual activity with partner and minor decrease in "functioning" sexually. Very minor symptoms during first few weekes- very minor headache only 2 nights before sleep, minor hair loss, minor body aches about a week... experienced no nasuea, vomiting or otherwise. Lamictal has been a very helpful drug for me so far in terms of coping with everyday stressors that used to set me off... do not have a dumbed-down feeling, as some have described, just a more even, easy, and relaxed feeling. | F | 27 | 3 months | 6/5/2008 | 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 | 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 | seizure disorder | headache, nausea, dizziness, hair loss! felt like the room was spinning really slowly, impatience, a little sleepy, slight weight gain | Have to take the pills exactly 12 hours apart or I get super sick. Somewhat withdrawn emotionally for a few weeks, but this improved. 5-10 lbs gain is probably because starting this after Topamax meant food actually tasted good again! All side effects subsided except hair loss. My hair is everywhere! My dr titrated me up really quickly and I developed the rash, so in a few days I'll be titrating off and start a new med. | F | 21 | 3 months | 11/28/2007 |