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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: I was worried that Lamictal would make me boring or unable to be creative, but the opposite is true. I have much more control of my thoughts and behavior, but not too much control. My memory has gotten a lot better too, even though that's not listed as a side effect.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: This medicine along with wellbutrin has stabilized me and helped me become happy again. I've also quit taking anything for "ADD."
Compared to what I've experienced while bipolar, most difficulties I have, now seem trivial. Just keep trying every day and when you feel like giving up tell yourself you haven't even started to fight. Keep a sense of humor about things too.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have bipolar disorder and have been using Lamictal for 3 months. No more thoughts of suicide, no anger and I am happy again. I am back to being me again.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: I began taking Lamictal for lower body spasticity due to an injury to my CNS. My neurologist decided to try Lamictal in order to prevent these seizure-like episodes from occurring daily, and it worked; however, it made an even bigger impact on my mental and emotional state. At 19, I've dealt with depression, severe anxiety, and irritability for approximately 5 years now, and the stability I gained from taking this medication (for convulsions!) has absolutely changed my life.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Seizure Prevention: I've been taking Lamictal for 5 years now and am very pleased with it. I have experienced moderate to severe difficulties with cognitive function and memory on all other anti-epileptics. Lamictal has enabled me to reduce my carbamazapine intake to such a level that these difficulties are minimal and I am now doing very well at University. Unfortunately, while it has reduced my seizures to lower than ever before, it has not been able to stop them altogether.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Seizure Prevention: I had side effects from other anticonvulsants including Tegretol and Depakote. I have had absolutely no side effects from Lamictal and it has controlled my seizures for several years now.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been on medication for 9 years now. I have tried over 30 medications for my bipolar, axiety, PTSD and have found Lamictal as the only medication that helped me. I am very medication sensitive so I did get the rash with Lamictal and still took it for 4 years until the rash ended up being to much. I have now tried 6 more medications and have not found any that help without huge side effects. I would say it was a miracle medication for me and I truly miss it.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: I can't praise this drug highly enough. At the age of 59, I'm finally leading a level life - without quiting jobs in a rage, moving my family 1,400 miles to a house I'd never seen. Due to troubles with sleeping, I also take Seroquel.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: I take this medication for bipolar. it is the only thing that has worked for me. i am so very thankful i came across this because it makes me normal and i can live my life with my husband like a normal person...
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have had Bipolar Disorder for over 15 years and have had seven hospital admissions. I was put on Lamictal about 4 years ago when I had a transplant as my previous meds interacted with my anti- rejection drug. Lamictal is the best medication for Bipolar Disorder I have ever been on. Since I've been taking it my mood has been very stable and I feel like I have all my normal emotions back. I've also kept out of hospital even with all the stress of my physical problems and no side effects.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: Im up to 200mg per day, and honestly, I really dont know how much its helping me. I seem to be a lot better, but I think the Clonopin does a lot more for me.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: It keeps me very stable. My only gripes are that there's a really bitter taste if it gets stuck to your tongue, the shape is ridiculous to swallow (It's like a pentagon lol) and my psychiatrist didn't know that there is more and more info coming out that suggests that it interacts with the birth control pill. My little one is 2 weeks old and she definitely wasn't planned. I took the pill perfectly too. Just a heads up :)
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: have been taking lamictal for two months and this drug has had NO side effects whatsoever. has erased all thoughts of constant fear of death and scariness from my life every day that were consuming me for no reason. am NOT depressed but had consuming fear. i feel reborn and have tried anti depressants before that have not worked..many of them. this is definitely a mood stabilizer at it's best.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: I'm bipolar with severe depression & anxiety attacks. I've been on Lamictal for 2 yrs. Since then my anxiety attacks have almost stopped. I do not have the rages of anger like I used to. Lamictal has hugely made my life better.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Seizure Prevention: I have taken Lamictal for over 1yr. It helped the seizures and the headaches and also my anixiety. Problems I had were memory loss and weight gain, but all and all it was a good med.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Seizure Prevention: I have been taking Lamictal for a month now. I do have headaches, cough, swollen lymph nodes, but with no fever. I have had no seizures, which is good.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Seizure Prevention: I have had adverse reactions to five different medicines for seizures. I started taking Lamictal about 6 months ago and am very pleased. I have hardly any side effects at all. My only problem is that I dont have insurance because I am self employed, and Lamictal is very expensive. I am not sure if a generic is available for Lamictal. Lamictal has been a relief with minimal side effects.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Seizure Prevention: I participated in a clinical trial of Lamictal many years ago with no side effects and have taken it ever since. My only problem is that it is still generic according to the FDA, although a couple of websites say that generic forms are available. I have had no side effects at all from Lamictal and take it with Topamax. I have liver tests once a year now. Other people I know take it with other seizure medications and they tolerate it well, too.
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