HELP - LAMICTAL

[scotth]

can anyone help me with what to expect when taking Lamictal tablets? I'm taking this drug for bipolar.
thanks - scotth

[jennifermw]

Well this med is actually an anticonvulsant used for seizures.
There are tons of side effects I'll list some of them.
dizziness, headache, incoordination, decreased memory and anxiety. tremor, depression , sleep disorders mind racing, amnesia, abnormal thoughts, difficulty speaking, panic attacks, paranoid reactions, personality disorder, vomiting, gingivitis, increased appettit, migraces, heart racing, twitching,anemia, acne, exzema, Urinary freguency or incontinence, seizures, chills, wight gain, ear pain. there are still about 100 more

[robo]

You will find information on Lamictal at
http://lamictal.drugs.com

Detailed information at
http://www.drugs.com/lamictal.html

[miracleseeker]

Saw your post on Lamictal which was prescribed to me for Neuropathy. I tell you that was one bad drug for me! I couldn't concentrate, keep my eyes open but I could still hear what people were saying to me, I had double plus blurred vision. I couldn't operate well enough to even drive myself somewhere. Everyone has different side affects from meds so I hope you are one of the lucky ones that can take this med. For me, it was a nightmare. Wishing you luck!
MiracleSeeker

[scotth]

miracle seeker -
thanks this info is much more helpfull.
scotth

[plowboy]

I've been taking Lamictal for 2 years now for seizures. Was initally prescribed Dilatin. That stuff put me in a waling coma: stuttered, stumbled, slept every time I sat down. Dr. told me that the change from Dilatin to Lamictal would be a two week switch over until I reached theraputic levels, but I could tell the difference within 24 hrs. It was like waking up.
I take 100mG AM/PM and 60 mG Propanolol AM. I haven't had dental problems for nearly 10 years. Now I've had 3 root canals in the last 18 months and another tooth just cracked. Anyone know of any side dental side effects for either of these drugs?

[Mollie_T]

Lamictal was a horrible drug for me also, I had severe side effects while on it. I'll never take it again, it seems you either love it or hate it- there's no in between. I'm now on Abilify & it's really helping.