Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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lamotrogine has been very helpful for my manic and depression symptoms. although it took awhile for full effectiveness (I've been on it for 18mos. now). After the first 6mos. I had some difficult life changes that challenged my stability (quitting my job, relocating to my hometown to take care of my parents, and having to stand my ground & set boundaries w/my parents). But I continued my medic ... Show Full Comment

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lamotrogine has been very helpful for my manic and depression symptoms. although it took awhile for full effectiveness (I've been on it for 18mos. now). After the first 6mos. I had some difficult life changes that challenged my stability (quitting my job, relocating to my hometown to take care of my parents, and having to stand my ground & set boundaries w/my parents). But I continued my medication and I reacted much better than I would have had I not been on lamotrigine. Now I wake up happy, I can take care of my parents w/out feeling the burden is unbearable, and I don't "rev" like before. Full affect did take 10mos. but worth the patience.
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Reviewer: Cindy Caltone7ky7k, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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the mouth & tongue sores. But it really works for my depression. What can I do?

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the mouth & tongue sores. But it really works for my depression. What can I do?
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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i have been using this for more than 6 months. i have had more moments of speratic fits of crying and self loathing.

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i have been using this for more than 6 months. i have had more moments of speratic fits of crying and self loathing.
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Reviewer: Getting Better every Day, 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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The only reason I gave this med a low ease of use score is the slow dosage build up. It takes a long time to reach the theraputic dose. I did so well on this med -- no side effects and felt so normal. After about 6 great months, I started thinking that I was just so ok ... and that the bi-polar stuff was all in my mind and a missdiagnosis by the doctor. I quite taking it ... was great for a ... Show Full Comment

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The only reason I gave this med a low ease of use score is the slow dosage build up. It takes a long time to reach the theraputic dose. I did so well on this med -- no side effects and felt so normal. After about 6 great months, I started thinking that I was just so ok ... and that the bi-polar stuff was all in my mind and a missdiagnosis by the doctor. I quite taking it ... was great for a month ... and then WHAM ... major depression. Right now I am trying to cope with a hypomanic state (just yesterday I did something potentially hurtful & feel just terrible about it today) while I wait to once again reach the theraputic dose. I learned my lesson!! I will never agin get off this wonder drug!! I hope that someone who is successfully taking this drug will read this and learn from my bad experience. STAY ON YOUR MEDS!!
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Reviewer: ladybug91601, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been in a black hole for almost a year. I asked my pdoc if we could try Lamotrigine. I have been taking 100mg for 4 months and I feel wonderful. I feel like I have been given a gift. The gift of peace with myself and the world around me.

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I have been in a black hole for almost a year. I asked my pdoc if we could try Lamotrigine. I have been taking 100mg for 4 months and I feel wonderful. I feel like I have been given a gift. The gift of peace with myself and the world around me.
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