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Lamictal for Seizure Prevention User Reviews (Page 3)

Reviews for Lamictal

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • nos...
  • June 27, 2008

"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."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 19, 2013

"I developed kidney stones on 2 separate occasions in 3 months, so I finally switched. Evidently, a listed side effect is 'propensity to develop kidney stones.' I felt drowsy, like I was in a fog."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 11, 2009

"My daughter takes Lamictal. At first, the doctor had to increase the dose, but now she is okay, and no seizures at all for about nine months."

9 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • luc...
  • January 1, 2008

"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."

9 / 10
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  • Rx2...
  • October 27, 2009

"I got off to a bad start with this one (dose too high), but I've been seizure-free with it. As a bonus, it is also effective in treating bipolar symptoms. Relatively non-invasive too!"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 14, 2018

"I take this for nocturnal epilepsy."

9 / 10
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