User Reviews for Lamictal oral

My motivation, lack of anxiety have been the way I have wanted it for years. Though after getting used to it, I did notice that anger was beginning to be an issue, I don't know why, but I was always on a rage path with everyone. My doctor said it was an unusual side effect, and pulled me off. Other than the massive anger, I loved how I felt with actually wanting to do things for a change.

I've been on Lamictal for about 5 months now and I do feel as if my manic episodes have decreased, but I still have them sometimes. I am still in the process of figuring out the right dosage for me. The only problem is when I take it sometimes I feel as if it gets stuck in my throat, the pills are wider than I am use to.

My son takes this with another seizure medicine that makes him zombie like. It works controling seizures but not alone. It is an AMAZING mood enhancer.It has changed his life for the better.

This medication is a godsend for me! I also take Geodon and Zoloft, but with the Lamictal added, my motivation is back and I do more things. My agoraphobia is almost gone! I love this medication!

chalky aftertaste is worst side effect .it could hinder others from maintaining compliance with drug.

Taking 200mg with lexapro 10mg daily. I feel normal for the first time in many years. I have had some problems with sleepiness but i think it is a fair trade off for the result ive had. No problems or negative saide effects.

Lamictal has been effective at dealing w/ my mood. But the blue pills are hard to swallow - the coating disolves quickly and the pill gets stuck at the back of my throat. I have vomited several times just trying to swallow the pills.

I tried to self medicate with 100 mg. instead of 200 mg. I noticed I was not mentally doing as well but attributed it to NOT needing to be one medication. I have gone back to 200 mg. which has reduced symptoms for me.

I switched from Dilantin to Lamictal in December of 2003. Transition between the 2 was tough- I didn't felt exhausted for a few days. The side effects for Dilantin were much worse to deal with (excess gum growth, bruising, etc.) so I'm glad to have made the switch. Paying $240+ for a month's supply is kind of ridiculous though, to me. Especially without health insurance. (When will this drug come out in a generic format?)

Lamictal is really great. I started off on Zoloft and Risperdol but they really messed me up in the long run. My doctor prescribed Lamictal after I told him I really just have a problem with the depressive state not so much mania. It's worked very well and I am satisfied.

I take this medication for neuropathic pain. This medication gave me muscle spasams, painful muscles, chest pain and made me feel like I was going crazy. Finally, I had AWFUL menstural-LIKE pain, felt exausted all day and threw off my blood tests which made my cholesteral results at 278?

i got muscle sparms tremors could not take care of my 2 month old daughter with out help cause i lost feeling in my arms body ached in extreme pain even after i stopped taking it i warn ask your doctor what risks there are and if it is safe for you

caused halucinations and feeling like im going insane- seizures increased. doctor would not discontinue or offer alternitave- changed dr.'s

I TOOK THIS MEDICATION FOR OVER 3 YRS. THIS DRUG CAUSES SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS!!!

Initial side effects were rash on the chin which cleared after one month. Increased dosage did not cause additional rashing. Insomnia may also be a side effect but existed before taking this medication. Trying to incease dosage has caused a sedation effect which is not acceptable. Over all medication has been ok but bleed through of emotions have continued to some degree.

Lamictal has been great, as it has significantly lowered the frequency and intensity of my partial seizures. It does make me very sleepy though.