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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LAMICTAL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Constant, Daily Migraine | Concentration Loss, Stopped caring about everything, depression, fatigue, worsened headache | I've had a migraine every day for four years (non-stop) and I was given Lamictal as a new preventative... Headache has worsened, I've stopped caring about everything. I'm in college and can't concentrate in class... can't concentrate on homework. This medicine is definitely not the best.. | F | 21 | 7 days 25 mg 1X day | 2/21/2010 | 5 | Seizures | Uncoordinated, sleepiness, dizziness & headaches. Mostly uncoordinated & my short term memory is horrible. | My seizures/stiffness were only at night. I took a few other anti-seizure medicines in 1997-2002 that never cured my seizures. Ever since I've been on 150mg a day on lamictal I have had none. I only had 4 seizures in my life (starting 1997) from a brain contusion in 1990. Lamictal does help, my side affects are dizziness, short term memory problem (But I think everyone has that-lol) sleepiness and hair loss. I notice if I get too tired and stressed my dizziness gets worse. My Dr. decided last month he doesn't trust generic drug makers anymore and put me on the name brand 200 mg a day. Well, for that whole week I swear, I was dizziness everyday. So bad, I would cry before I went to bed. It was like I was spinning all day. And, I rolled my eyes in back of my head everyday. I thought it was from the dizziness. Then on the 7th day on the 200 mg I looked online searching what the rolling of the eyes mean. I was having an absence seizure all the time. Called the after hour Dr. and he put me back on the generic 150 mg a day (75mg a.m. & 75mg p.m.) So, the drug works from eliminating my seizures, but I need a smaller dose. Remember, everyone is different on side effects. | F | 34 | 7 years 150mg 1X day | 2/9/2010 | 4 | depression | In the beginning my head hurt a little bit for a few days, but it calmed me right away, and made me feel very much at ease. I was so pleased. I took it at bedtime,midnight, and woke up exactly 4 hours later EVERY night, and could not fall asleep again for 2 hours, so I stopped taking it at midnight, and started taking it at 4am, (my body had gotten used to waking at 4am) and then I'd wake up at 8am! On the dot. I had some memory problems prior to starting it, but it seems like they are worse now. I'm not sure when they got worse, but a month ago I woke up with extreme vertigo, was vomiting, after two days it got 1/2 better, and after 3 weeks about 2/3 better. I'm still dizzy a month later, and was diagnosed today with vestibular neuritis. It's constant, noticeable at any movement of my head. They said I probably had BPPV caused by that. I found this: "Both Metoprolol and Lamictal are on the ototoxic list to be avoided if you have tinnitis,," on this website here, pag | --Cont.--I can't speak as well. Can't remember simple words/concepts--can't figure things out. Feel like my mind is "stuck" or "stopped." I don't remember now if I was like this before the vestibular neuritis. Short term memory and attention span gone. Dr. said Vest. Neur. often follows herpes simplex infections, which I had as kid. The only other thing I noticed seem to be severe yeast infections, or something. Lots of burning and some bleeding. Diflucan clears it up, but it comes right back a week later. A week ago had severe breast tenderness. It scared me. I've never had that before. I know I don't have any STDs (not possible). First 6 months were great. Last 6 months I haven't cared about much. Got kind of apathetic and lazy. Nice to be emotionally unaffected, but drive is kind of gone. Good libido controller! Nice if you're a single Christian!:) | F | 30 | 1 years 50 mg 1X day | 2/9/2010 | 2 | Depression, Mood Stabilizer, Anxiet | Substantial short term memory loss, constant migraine headaches and nausea. | I began their starter pack of 25 mg per day, but after increasing to 50mg I had migraine headaches 24/7. Nausea was also a problem, so I began taking Prilosec & Maalox. The short term memory loss was so awful, I didn't feel like I could have a conversation with anyone without appearing like an idiot. I am pleased this medication has worked for some people and really appreciate everyone that shared their results on this site. | F | 41 | 3 weeks 50mg 1X day | 2/6/2010 | 4 | BP 2 , Borderline | Initially : cold.from the inside and out-mentally tired,not sleepy-I just had to hide for an hour or so to go on again. Dry facial skin,but thats taken care of using zinc/selenium xtras,and a fatty cream. | Major change in regards of depressive symptoms! I`m experiencing a feeling of being "normal" in my reactions-for the first time since age twelve :)! Slight increase in hypo reactions,but without "going bonkers".. Time to look at my borderlinethoughts and adjust my thinking instead of exploding- HURRAY !! | M | 44 | 30 days 100mg 1X day | 2/5/2010 | 4 | BPD II, depression, insomnia, mood | Perhaps some fatigue but difficult to tell since I am on narcotics for a car accident. Some severe headaches but am a migraine sufferer. | Recently diagnosed w/ BPD II w/episodes of mania and rapid cycles, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Went untreated for yrs and managed it with other substances. Was very hesitant about taking this because it felt like I was admitting something was "wrong" with me. Once I started, what a difference! Started on 100mg -initially it really curbed very severe mood swings, agitation, anxiety, and irritability. I would seriously want to choke someone for spilled water and this has helped tremendously. Don't think I had many side effects but it is difficult to tell b/c was on soma 250mg, and currently take flexiril 5-10mg, vicodin 500/5mg as needed for car accident. Hence the Lamictal. Dr said I should stop taking soma b/c it caused headaches (which I had) and the Lamictal would help w/that. I felt great, felt more like my old self and happier. After a month, bipolar and depression cycles not as frequent, less severe but still there. Was still really snappy and irritable w/crying episodes. Currently titrating up to 200mg of Lamictal and am on 150mg right now. Also take Seroquel at night, after Ambien 10mg stopped working, and that has helped me so much. Feel less anxiety and feel much happier! I am joking and laughing again, more carefree, and just feel amazing. I am exercising again after not having the motivation for about 3 yrs, and used to be very athletic. This drug obviously doesn't work for all people, but it really works for me. | F | 25 | 2 months 150mg 1X day | 2/4/2010 | 2 | for OCD augmentation | block of muscle, disorientation, complete short memory loss. | it seems a wonder drug at the beginning. after a week, seems to be in the hell. before taking it, OCD was very strong, and after seems to be more under my control. but i did remember the friend's name neither! be careful! | M | 23 | 2 weeks | 2/3/2010 | 4 | Bipolar disorder | Drowsiness was mainly the only side effect I experienced so far. Been on this medication for a while, but honestly cannot say anymore about side effects due to the fact the I am on other medication. | After taking this medication for sometime every morning when I take it I feel better....gives me a feeling of happiness, but goes away in about 30 min. | F | 20 | 8 months | 1/23/2010 | 5 | mood stabilizer, anti-convulsant | None really...at least not really noticeable. | I am taking a combination of: cymbalta (for depression), lamictal, as a mood stabilizer/anti-convulsant, and keppra, stictly for grand-mal seizures of the photosensitive-sort. I also have a mood-disorder, and think my depression is genetic. This is the best I've ever felt in my life thus far with all of my trials with several different med. combinations! I have tried about them all! Lamictal in regards to balancing out my mood has stopped my problem with psychosis. I feel better, and have happy days most of the time, but today seems to be lethargic, and not such a good day, but most of them are! I am very satisfied with my results...take 60mg of cymbalta per day, 150mg twice a day with lamictal, and take 500mg twice daily in regards to keppra. I no longer have rapid eye-blinks, and function without seizure activity in the sun. Maybe I'll be able to drive again. I want to see how I do in the sun during this spring/summer 2010. Cymbalta was the first drug to ever work for my depression. Keppra worked fairly well for my seizure-disorder, however I knew I needed more seizure control. Before lamictal my moods were rapidly cycling, or so it seemed, and I was very sleepy, unenergetic, and my memory was not as great as I remember it to be when I was a straight A student. Now, I finally feel healed of all my major health issues! I am very pleased, blessed, and grateful to all those that helped me get here. It took twenty years, or so of searching for answers, but final | F | 35 | 8 weeks | 1/21/2010 | 5 | Bipolar | I'm a little more forgetful, but not enough to be a big issue. | YAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!! I struggled with mood swings for 7 years before my doctor figured out it was probably bipolar, not depression. And then another couple years trying to find something that managed the mood swings without making me sleep constantly or driving me nuts with the side effects. This finally, finally really helps. I'm a little more forgetful, but I do okay, and it's totally worth it. I spent years struggling to keep my life from falling apart while feeling awful and waiting for the all-too-short periods when my moods were okay. And now "okay" is the norm. This makes such a difference. I take it with Wellbutrin, which also has no major side effects for me. | F | 24 | 9 months | 1/21/2010 | 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 | 4 | Bipolar (type II) | Memory problems, fatigue, possible decreased sexual interest. | When at the right dosage, lamictal has helped me to be able to function at a normal level. Has anyone else had a decrease in sexual interested while on lamictal?? | F | 21 | 1.5 years | 1/16/2010 | 5 | bi-polar & night sweats | night sweats | F | 60 | 3 months | 1/13/2010 | 3 | bipolar | dry mouth could not think properly stuttered alot vivid dreams sweat at night dry hair | works oka for a while but will change for wellbutrin | M | 41 | 360 days | 1/11/2010 | 2 | Psychiatrist *suspects* bipolar | Headaches, dry eyes, and a sunburn like full body rash. | I felt no change in my mood and was looking up length of time it takes for this med to kick in when I inadvertently discovered all the memory and cognitive problems this med causes, which are unacceptable to me. I write, teach, and edit for a living, so the infliction of brain damage is a problem. This may be a good drug for the retired, the institutionalized, people too bipolar to work, or the wealthy. For those of us who need our minds to make a buck, no way. I REALLY wish these side effects were listed on the product insert as they are so prevalent and serious. See Burns's book *Feeling Good* for more details about unacceptable side effects associated with Lamictal. And thanks to all the people who shared and enlightened me before I did something dangerous and irreversible to my mind! | F | 40 | 5 weeks | 1/5/2010 | 5 | F | 20 | 4 years | 1/3/2010 | 5 | severe bipolar disorder | bit of drowsiness the first few weeks or so but it went away. My psychiatrist told me to watch for rash and i didn't get one. | After the drowsiness went away, I found this medication to be extremely helpful. I really like the peaceful feeling it makes me feel. It's like a mellow, quiet feeling. Like all is well with the world. First medication that I have tried that has even come close to doing anything helpful after playing medication switcharoo for 9 years straight. When I forget to take though, oh boy do people around me notice. Snappiness all around. but when I am on it and it's working, it just works. Tip for other patients--take it with a bit of food. it starts working faster if you take it that way. | F | 23 | 14 months | 12/29/2009 | 4 | Bipolar II | slight difficulty with word loss or inability to find correct word - but not anything really bad. | This medicine has a strong effect on making feeling and thoughts related to depression - go away - almost totally. I also take Prozac 40 mg 1x /day | M | 45 | 2 weeks | 12/26/2009 | 4 | bipolar 2 | Makes me kind of stupid sometimes, stuttering, forgetful. Inability to get up in the morning. Luckily I work for myself so not an issue. | This medicine changed my life. Before I was completely obsessive and could stay awake for days, then would go into a state where I couldn't move for days. always had a sense of anxiety and foreboding. After years on 100mg I am generally used to the side effects, some days I feel none. My excersie regimen helps (I am an avid distance runner) with the lethargy. I can function and I would say that it makes me a more effective person. If I forgert to take it boy you feel it. Makes me feel like I am made of rubber. | M | 40 | 5 years | 12/17/2009 | 2 | depression/ slight bipolar | Memory loss, weight gain, no longer as anxious but more depressed, constant fatigue, muscle aches, feelings of anger | I am currently weening myself off of this drug VERY safely and gradual. Mainly because I don't feel as though the pros outweigh the cons. Weight gain and memory loss are two deal breakers for me. I have gained 15 lbs in the past year. I can't remember ANYTHING to the point of embarrassment. People think I dont listen or am drunk because I literally cannot remember yesterday. And this is only fueled by my depression and excessive sleeping. I no longer feel a constant sense of dread and guilt (i.e. anxiety) however, that feeling has been replaced with depression, complicity and isolation. My perpetually sore muscles also make moan and groan like an old woman! I am also immensely anger all the time for no particular reason. | F | 24 | 1 years | 12/17/2009 |