Lamotrigine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Jerrard
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 1, 2019

For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder "I had PTSD and resistant depression and anxiety for 12 years (after tough military service) and now it's gone thanks to Lamotrigine. Here is a list of all the medications that I've tried before: Celexa Lexapro Effexor (Viepax) Remeron Bonserin (Mianserin) Gabapentin Geodon Abilify (Aripiprazole) Propranolol I couldn't control my thoughts, my mind was spinning with bad scenarios and anger attacks. I suffered many physical symptoms like prostatitis and many other things. This medicine saved my life"

• Rainy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 10, 2021

For Anxiety "I have had excellent results with this medication. I have paralyzing anxiety related to PTSD. I have not had any side effects. I know it works because I chose to lower my dosage and at a certain level the anxiety was unbearable and slightly increased the dosing and I had perfect control over my anxiety again. It works"

• Becky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2021

For Depression "I’ve been titrating up slowly on Lamotrigine. I’ve been taking it for about six weeks now and am up to 100mg a day. I have had no side effects, but I’ve also had no relief from depression or anxiety yet. In fact, I believe that my depression may be getting worse. I’m getting very discouraged and losing hope."

• Mbl
• November 13, 2017

For Borderline Personality Disorder "This drug has probably saved my life. I feel as though the cloud has moved from my eyes and I'm finally myself again if not better, I'm in great moods often versus just making it day to day. After trying antidepressants and other things I can absolutely say this has been the best thing I've ever come across for actually helping my triggers And anger . I'd like to know what it actually does, scientifically, but it feels it almost gives me time to think before snapping. I'm still not 100% but even my partner, friends and work have noticed a difference in myself. I'm proud of myself for not giving up on myself, glad I never went thru with some very disturbing thoughts, I'm lucky to be here and very excited about my future ♡♡♡ best of luck♡♡♡"

• Meli
• May 4, 2020

For Anxiety "I had tried lamictal about a year ago for anxiety and depression, and worked my way up to 100mg dosage. Mostly I noticed that I would get very emotional while on this medication, to the point that it was completely overwhelming and uncontrollable. My first two days on the medication, I felt good. But I started having very violent and vivid nightmares and insomnia. I would have a panic attacks daily. I experienced some uncontrollable tremors and shaking over my whole body for hours. I felt very sick, and nauseous. Recently I’ve noticed I had strong impulsive thoughts, which triggered panic attacks and just left me unable to function. At this point I feel like I’m not able to function in my daily life. I have had to take clonazepam multiple times daily since I’ve been on this medication when I had gone over two months without taking any."

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2009

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "After reading this forum, I cried. For more than fifteen years, mania and depression were tearing me apart. Lamictal seems to have changed this. I notice a major difference. Those around me notice as well. People are no longer afraid of me. I have had no side effects. This drug has saved my life."

• Shannon...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 26, 2013

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "I was diagnosed bipolar after suffering a mental breakdown in college which left me institutionalized used for 2 weeks. Before my therapist prescribed me lamictal (100mg) and Klonopin (.05mg) I was a total mess. lamictal truly saved my life. It helps me act less irrationally and impulsively, hold a job for longer than 6mons, maintain healthy relationships with loved ones, I feel more focused and driven. I have had no negative side effects."

• Autum...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 18, 2019

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "I have been on Lamictal for about nine months now. It is literally the THE BEST BIPOLAR MEDICATION I have come across. Right before going on Lamictal I was on the Abilify injection and although it kept me stable, it gave me a horrible side effect called Tardive Dyskinesia which for me showed up as uncontrollable mouth movements. My doctor recommended Lamictal after telling him my concern with the Tardive Dyskinesia. He first kept me on the Abilify and started on low dosages of Lamictal so that I can slowly ease into the new drug. If I remember correctly, he started me on 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg then finally 200mg which is what I am on now. I believe I have been on 200mg since about February of 2019. I don’t feel any weight gain, which I was very afraid of, although I don’t think it is one of the side effects of the drug. Please please consider this drug for stabilizing your mood for bipolar, you won’t regret it! :)"

• Anonymous
• June 27, 2014

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "I'm 54 yrs old now & I've struggled most my life with severe depression and anxiety. Many issues in my life would be intense and just make me be so upset. Taking this Lamictal now for 2 months at 200mg. Has so much stabilized my mood. I've been so much more settle and handling situations more calmly . A Great medicine. "

• Carmia
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 2, 2016

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "This medication saved my life! I had severe depression since the age of 12. I've been on Cymbalta, Celexa, Zoloft etc. Nothing worked. Was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. On several occasions tried to take my own life. The last time I nearly succeeded, was on a 72 hour hold. The Dr. proscribed Lamictal at a low dose of 25mg. Gradually increased in increments of 25mg. I'm now taking 150mg. at bedtime and I no longer have thoughts of suicide, hopelessness or despair. I've been taking Lamictal for 2yrs. now, and I can honestly say that I enjoy life for the first time. Don't give up on this medication as it takes time to work. For me, it was about 2 months. I didn't have any side effects, but everyone is different. Good luck and God Bless!"

• SeanM
• September 10, 2017

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "This is NOT an advertisement: Lamictal changed my life -for the better. After 7 days, it seemed like a miracle, I slowly began to become focused and feel at peace. Lamictal erased all suicidal thoughts. This is really how I experienced it. It speaks for itself. I never acquired any side effects at all. My short and long term memory is increased. My learning capabilities are in fact better now then ever before. I only wish that I had received the meds years earlier. I made a lot of wrong decisions and choices before it, and still have to live with a lot of the damaging consequences, of which I am still trying to make amends. Without Lamictal, I wouldn't be alive today, and that is the truth"

• Roetu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 12, 2018

For Anxiety "As a MH clinician and anxiety sufferer with co-morbid depression I can assuredly say that if SSRI's failed you, you *need* to try lamotrigine. Busperidone gave me that common "weird" feeling. And while I don't have bipolar, I got hypomanic symptoms and seriously worsened depression/ anxiety with SSRI's (this is widely unknown but common occurrence). After confirming I have a gene that causes the latter, I spoke with my amazing prescriber about giving this a go. Since then, my world has changed for the better. I'm at a higher dose so I often feel a little lethargic but I'll take that side-effect over SSRI's many terrible ones any day. Lamotrigine completely changed my world- highly recommended. I really do suggest taking a genetics test as well. You very well could come up with the same result."

• Comba...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 1, 2017

For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder "Was untreated for bipolar 2 disorder until age 30. Diagnosed with chronic PTSD after service. Vets. Request this from the VA. I've tried it all, and this is the only one that works for me. You wanna feel joy again? See things in a positive perspective? Realize how jacked up PTSD effects your judgement? Brothers and Sisters, this is your light. Saved my life. Thank you thank you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2020

For Borderline Personality Disorder "I started taking lamotrigine 2 days ago. I know that not much time has passed since I stared taking it, but I almost immediately felt its effects on me. I came back on Earth, I have just came back to "normality". At first, it was strange. I mean I missed my previous highs, but I know that "normality" is the way to making good decisions. I feel more stable and I am more aware that I am not alone, but there are many of my family members and friends who love me. I think it must be a great medicine, and I continue taking it with hope. :-) I really wish all the best to everyone."

• Amand...
• May 15, 2013

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 seven years ago in College. I refused treatment, and my relationship with my husband started to deteriorate. I started Lamictal a year ago and have totally returned to my old self. I am happy, calm, rational and I found the motivation to lose fifty pounds. The only down fall is I kind of miss the ability to process information at a very rapid rate, but I gladly trade it for a great relationship with my husband and child."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 8, 2012

For Depression "This has been my savior, no longer flying off the handle at people, and my children not being afraid of me. I take this for several things migriane, anxiety, depression. I use this along with Zoloft, and amitriptyline for sleep."

• KeepG...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 1, 2019

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "I had an awful manic episode late in college. Was on a host of different medicines afterwards for 6 months. They were all awful and my body's reaction to lithium was like I had the plague. I was prescribed Lamictal, 100mg. 6 years later and many up and downs in life I have been stable all the way. I like this medicine because I feel no side effects. I take it and I live my normal life. What more could you ask from your medicine? Hope it works out for others as well as it has for me"

• Stacy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 3, 2022

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "Please do not start this medication for bipolar unless it’s last resort! I have been “stuck” on it for years, unable to withdrawal without suicidal thoughts and attempts. A missed dose can be life or death in more ways than one here. I’m always tired. It never goes away. It’s been an effort to even live without pushing myself to find the energy to be productive. I get nauseous at the same time daily and my bipolar symptoms haven’t improved enough to justify the mental anguish this pill has caused me. I take the maximum dose and trust me, it’s not better. I’m pleading to those who are considering it to please research withdrawal symptoms before starting it. It breaks my heart knowing there are others taking it because they’re stuck like I am, don’t take this drug lightly. I’ve withdrawn from opiates and it didn’t hurt like this pill does. I don’t recommend it for bipolar disorder at all."

• 10stars
• December 17, 2020

For Anxiety "Truly life changing! I started taking lamotrigine when I had intense anxiety and some depression. After around a month I started feeling more moments of happiness, and now almost two years down the line I feel like I am living a different life! Not everything is perfect of course, and I still have anxiety but it is not a crushing feeling of doom. I look forward to things in life again! I would recommend trying it to anyone who has tried multiple medications and hasn’t found something that helped. Just be careful starting it and make sure to watch out for the rash! Odds are you will be totally fine, I had zero side effects."

• Crack...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 12, 2013

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "This is the best psych med option I've ever had. Over a six-year period, I had been prescribed a myriad of medicines for bipolar mania and depression, including: Abilify, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa, Celexa, Prozac, Lithium, Geodon, and Tegretol. Lamictal has been a Godsend. Lamictal has not been associated with weight gain nor diabetes (I have type 2, but was diagnosed prior to my prescription). All psych medicines have side effects, and finding the most benign one can be maddening, and even life-threatening, in my case. Give this one, at least a shot."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2015

For Depression "The first day of taking (50 mg) I feel better then I have in YEARS! I have suffered with depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and BPD (a mess I know). I have been on every antidepressant and antianxiety med over the past 10 years and I have to say it has done wonders! Looking forward to many more good days."

• Dstr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2016

For Anxiety "I have Bipolar 1 along with some horrible horrible anxiety. Started taking Lamictal a few months ago and I'm now on 200mg. I haven't felt this stable in many many many years. My anxiety has pretty much disappeared it feels so strange living a normal life again. I'm so happy. Please give it a go :-)"

• Pumpkin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2019

For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder "I have suffered for more than 20 yrs with one diagnosis or another mainly bi polar and depression. I've had racing thoughts for many years and in the past few years I had difficulty remembering things. I told the doctor it was during times of stress. I have a very stressful job. I have past traumas and ask if he thought I had PTSD. He disregard what I said and said I have a lot of anxiety and put me on anti anxiety meds. I have been on every med for past twenty five years and suffered through it all. I was taking lithium, seroquel and an anti depressant for past ten years until the doctor finally suggest lamictal. I have taken 25mg for about 2 weeks and feel great no more racing thoughts, I can make decision, don't feel confused and can remember things. My thinking is so much more clear I feel sad I suffered so long. This medicine needs to be labeled for PTSD. Best wishes everyone."

• 33...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2017

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "I felt compelled to compose this review as I have been through 33 years of HELL. Like many of you I was labelled as just depressed or anxious - nothing worked, CBT went over my head, SSRIs were ineffective etc. I went on second line SNRI treatment and all hell broke loose! Cycling within minutes literally wanting to tear my own limbs off from frustration then the next minute obsessing over meaningless rubbish. I had had enough of the NHS and my job was on hold having been off a considerable amount of time. I decided to get a private psychiatrist and it was the best money I ever spent. I fit the bipolar 2 spectrum to a millimetre of its criteria - now I knew that I wasn't insane. Lamictal has saved me from suicide literally!"

• Johnny
• October 20, 2018

Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder "My bipolar disorder type II was untreated for my whole adult life, and I am now 40 and am treated. I can say without a doubt that this drug has changed my life. I used to be angry at everyone, constantly agitated, hypo-manic and productive or hypomanic and destructive, or, most of the time, severely depressed and full of self-doubt. My life is entirely different, I go through most days feeling absolutely fine in my mind and body. When I don't feel great, I am able to check in on myself and take note of my symptoms, which then dissipate as soon as I comprehend them. My therapist says my pre-frontal lobes have come back and I have my higher functioning back again—it's been years since I felt this in touch with my thoughts and desires. Take a note of this: it didn't work hardly at all until I got up to the 200mg dose. In fact, I was almost as bad or worse until then with my cycling, but at 200mg it was like "magic.""