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 |
| 1 | Seizures | 400 mg daily, Memory loss, unclear thinking, HAIR LOSS, breakage, texture change, thinning hair, brown spots "liver spots" all over face, arms and legs, insomnia, strange dreams, dizzy, nightsweats, jaw problems, I discontinued the lamictal due to all my hair loss and spots on my face. | I went on this medicine for my pregnancy. I was told by my neurologist this was a "safer" med to take during pregnancy. I have had 2 kids who are normal with no side effects from the medicine. They are 2 and 4 now. I did have 1 seizure with each pregnancy @ five months pregnant. I am trying other seizure meds, they all seem pretty bad. Anyone suggest any ??? | F | 39 | 5 years | 6/6/2009 | 1 | Absence Seizures/Complex Partial | At age 17 I was put on 100mg Lamictal monothepary for a seizure disorder . I had a hallucination in the supermarket one day, went back to the neurologist thinking it was the Lamictal. He disagreed and said it was normal for seizure patients. Before university I returned to NYU to discuss what i felt were side effects of the Lamictal and again he dismissed it and increased dose to 400mg daily, sighting I needed control during university life. The 400 mg made me unable to get out of bed, extreme fatigue, cognitive issues when reading ( the words would flip from what I saw in the book to what my mind was processing) I knew this was incorrect but could not explain. Lecturers did not care to understand. I gain weight (50 lbs in 2 years) no matter how much diet or exercise. I broke out in cystic acne and my moods became very aggressive and suicidal. I had to drop of university as i was in a scholarship program and could no longer maintain my grades. We weaned off the Lamictal 25mg per week | F | 24 | 5 years 200 mg 2X day | 6/30/2015 | 5 | Bipolar Disorder | Hair loss (one big nickel shaped bald spot in the center of my forehead)-happened only once and grew back, hindered word retreival, short-term memory loss, decreased concentration, decreased creativity and motivation, INCONTINENCE (didn't start until 2 years into it). I thought it was from artificial sweeteners, but I am just finding out that there may be a link between Lamictal and incontinence. I also have the urge to go and them am disappointed to find only a few drops. | I realize that Lamictal is not a miracle drug, but it has done the job of making me feel what I believe is "normal", and my mood is much more stable. Although (and I think someone else wrote this) I don't cry or feel elated very often. However, the benefits outweigh the negative side effects immeasurably. | F | 28 | 4.5 years | 10/22/2006 | 3 | Depression | Severe memory loss, spelling difficulties, reading difficulties, confusion, acne, blurry vision. | I experienced no side effects in the first year or so of taking Lamictal, but then in the last couple of years the cognitive problems have slowly gotten worse. I routinely forget conversations I've had, go into rooms many times a day and forget why, have trouble spelling and understanding simple concepts. I often feel confused and out of it. It is a nightmare and I am currently coming off the medication because of these issues. I know not everyone experiences these issues, but for me they are severe. Would love to hear from anyone also experiencing these types of difficulties. Will leave my email. | F | 4.5 years 350mg 1X day | 7/29/2020 | 5 | Epilepsy | I've been on this med for 4 yrs the only side effects at the beginning were I couldn't drink coffee it made me feel sick | This med is such a blessing! well atleast to me it is. I struggled so long with my Epilepsy and doses of the medication I was taking since I was 14. I dont recommend DEPAKOTE it was good aweful. I have not experienced a grand mal seizure in 4 yrs!!! when I was taking Depakote I was having atleast 5-7 in a 2 wk span. I also have JME juvielle myclonic epilepsy I still have them but not as bad. I love this medication and def recommend it. | F | 29 | 4 years | 6/11/2009 | 5 | Mixed bipolar disorder & dysthymia | forgetfulness, confusion, insomnia, and some mild anger episodes (doctor says those can also be attributed to my Wellbutrin) | Lamictal has been literally a life-saver for me. Due to the severity of my disorders, I take 400 mg/day (300 in the AM, 100 in the PM because of trouble sleeping). I also take Wellbutrin to help with the dysthymia, and while my bipolar symptoms have not completely disappeared (I don't think they ever will), the differences I've noted are incredible. I am far more productive, not in a manic sense either, and, oddly enough, am a more relaxed driver as well. I used to have suicidal thoughts years ago, but after being put on the Lamictal, those have stopped. I have not experienced any of the blurred vision, headaches, etc., and my sex drive is actually up from what it used to be. I also have made use of consistent, on-going cognitive/behavioral therapy, which helps me to come up with tools to combat the forgetfulness, confusion, and anger, and the combination of the pharmaceuticals and therapy has basically enabled me to stay alive and start having as close to a normal life as possible. | F | 28 | 4 years | 7/24/2008 | 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 | F | 20 | 4 years | 1/3/2010 | 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 | extremely forgetful, gastritis | I am on 400 mg a day. I also take prozac. This drug has been a miracle drug for me. I am a different person. No more "walking wounded feeling" or extreme sadness not being able to leave the house. Exhausting manic episodes have stopped. No more paranoia. I feel like a normal person and can deal with everyday situations for the first time in my life. I am happy and motivated. However I can feel it if I miss a day or two, so I try to never miss. I can deal with the forgetfulness... it is nothing compared to the horrible debilitating mood swings. I would trade my memory for being crazy any day of the week. Lifesaver drug. | F | 39 | 4 years | 1/27/2009 | 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 | Grand Mal/Petit Mal Seizures | blurred vision, memory issues, nausea, dizziness | Lamictal has helped tremendously! i've had seizures since 14 yrs and have "made the rounds" from phenobarbital, dilantin, tegretol, zarontin, clonopin, etc etc etc. Although the transition from the tegretol/zarontin to Lamictal was very difficult (it took 6 months to finally be on only Lamictal) it was definitely worth it. Only problems that remain are the constant blurred vision where I have to really try to focus to see well, very poor peripheral vision and memory issues (although my kids tell me i'm just old) | F | 49 | 4 years | 1/4/2007 | 5 | Partial Complex Seizures | I feel as though my memory has drastically decreased since I started taking Lamictal, but the two maaaay be unrelated. | I lost about 60lbs in the few months after taking the drug, although it was likely more related to an unrelated period of depression... Still, I cant argue with the results. As long as I keep sleeping I havent had any sorta problems :) | M | 20 | 4 years | 1/17/2006 | 5 | Epilepsy | Hair Loss, Night Sweats, Major Insomnia, Interfered with My Birth Control (unable to take it now). | Lamictal has been a godsend. It works great for me, I don't have seizures except on a RARE occasion, when I don't sleep for a week or two. Sleep deprivation will bring on a seizure for me but as long as I follow the rules I don't have any problems. This is the first drug that I like to take and the side effects aren't bad at all. | F | 34 | 4 years | 8/27/2005 | 5 | Bipolar I | Dry eyes first thing in the morning that persisted for about 2 years; very manageable. Developed rare gastric reflux problem at higher dose (400mg) that resolved at 200mg. Extremely happy with the drug, which has done what it is supposed to do and not much more. | F | 32 | 4 years 200 | 7/31/2013 | 5 | Bipolar | No noticable side effect | This medication was the first that significantly reduced the amount of mood swing. I was rapid cycling so this really helped the continuity of my life. Gave me a stable base to try to rebuild marriage. I'm at a high dosage so it's expensive (but worth it). I still get some physical symptoms of highs/lows but they are manageable. I recommend this highly for mood stabilization. Doesn't do much for my GAD. | M | 45 | 4 years 300 2X day | 3/17/2012 | 5 | bipolar | None. | It changed my life. Seriously. I finished graduate school, got married, and got a job. I might be dead otherwise. | F | 29 | 4 years 300 1X day | 7/30/2010 | 5 | mood stabilizer for bipolar II | None. | Lamitcal has been a lifesaver for me!! I am so grateful to have a mood stabilizer that has no side effects. It has really helped with my depression too--better than antidepressants at times. The rash is rare (<1%) and if you titrate slowly you can help avoid it. | F | 31 | 4 years 200mg 1X day | 4/26/2011 | 5 | bipolar 1 | I use this drug as an "extra" to my main drug Lithium. I've had NO side effects at all with either drug. Thanks to Lamictal, I'm able to lead a normal life with the challenges of being bipolar. I take 300 mg in the morning and 300 mg in the evening. | F | 22 | 4 years 100 mg 6X day | 3/30/2011 | 5 | Bipolar Type 2 and ADHD | Cons: Weight gain, tiredness and long-term memory loss. Pro: Periods are lighter and cramping is a lot less painful. | My story is similar to that of many others who have been misdiagnosed with having and anxiety and depression, instead of bipolar 2 disorder. I used to have severe mood swings through out a 24 hour span. I was never depressed for weeks or months. I started my mornings out really down and ended my nights with high spirits. And, the cycle repeated itself all over again the next day. Also, I lost my keys everyday because I couldn't focus. My bills never got paid on time. I racked up a lot of debt. I had trust issues and was very suspicious, but extremely intuitive. I was also very creative. Lamictal takes the bad away, but the good too. No more losing my keys or paying my bills late. But, my intuition is gone, as well as my creativeness and many memories. I'm happy that I'm on this drug because I feel balanced. But, I'm concerned because I don't know how much longer my body will tolerate it. I have a prescription for another blood test. So, far I've been good for 4 years. Hopefully, this one will turns good as well. I hope those of you who are not having such a good experience find the right treatment. I also take Seroquel for my ADHD. I've lost weight on that. But, I have gum inflammation and my salivary glands get swollen. Hope this is something my E.N.T. doctor can resolve. | F | 35 | 4 years 200 mg 1X day | 2/17/2011 Patient History |