Reviewer: Katie1971, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been taking Lamictal (generic form) for approx. 3 weeks and words can not truly express how much this Rx has changed my life for the better! Before taking this med I was living with so much emotional agony and strife...terrible mood swings, chaotic relationships, could not hold a stable job,etc. I finally hit rock bottom and saw a psychiatrist. Was initially scared to take meds because of t ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Lamictal (generic form) for approx. 3 weeks and words can not truly express how much this Rx has changed my life for the better! Before taking this med I was living with so much emotional agony and strife...terrible mood swings, chaotic relationships, could not hold a stable job,etc. I finally hit rock bottom and saw a psychiatrist. Was initially scared to take meds because of the scary potential side effects. But I was willing to try anything to save my life & sanity!!! Within ONLY 2 days of taking 25 mg I felt much, MUCH better. Very calm ,without the erratic mood swings. Now I am up to 50 mg daily and feel even better. My boyfriend was on the verge of breaking up with me before lamictal, he just could not handle my raging mood swings and verbal abuse. Now we are happy and finally have a loving,healthy relationship!!! THIS MEDICINE IS A GODSEND!!!! AI RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO IS SUFFERING IN MISERY AND WANTS TO FINALLY ACQUIRE INNER PEACE.
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Reviewer: Poppy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been on 500mg daily for about 9 years and it works for me. For many years I was treated with antidepressants, many different ones with initial success and then they would fail. It took many years to get a bipolar 2 diagnosis and to settle on the right treatment. I notice that my memory isn't as great as it was but for me it's nothing to worry about. Maybe that's the med's speaking and I sho ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on 500mg daily for about 9 years and it works for me. For many years I was treated with antidepressants, many different ones with initial success and then they would fail. It took many years to get a bipolar 2 diagnosis and to settle on the right treatment. I notice that my memory isn't as great as it was but for me it's nothing to worry about. Maybe that's the med's speaking and I should be worried :-)But seriously, this has changed my life for the better.
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Reviewer: Carol, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given this medication as a patient. This medication should be given with much care. Within two weeks of taking this medication, I began to notice spots on my skin. I eventually ended up in the hospital for three days, and given morphine for the pain. I am now permanently scarred for life.

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I was given this medication as a patient. This medication should be given with much care. Within two weeks of taking this medication, I began to notice spots on my skin. I eventually ended up in the hospital for three days, and given morphine for the pain. I am now permanently scarred for life.
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Reviewer: tbt, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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only on for3mths dropping priztq

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only on for3mths dropping priztq
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Reviewer: hayben97, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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After becoming super depressed from gaining 20 pounds on Depakote, my doctor put me on Lamictal and unlike many people I lost most of the weight I gained previously. This medication has definitely helped even out my lows and highs, but I have experienced many negative side effects. My memory is horrible which makes going to school really difficult and I am sick to my stomach every day. I also have ... Show Full Comment

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After becoming super depressed from gaining 20 pounds on Depakote, my doctor put me on Lamictal and unlike many people I lost most of the weight I gained previously. This medication has definitely helped even out my lows and highs, but I have experienced many negative side effects. My memory is horrible which makes going to school really difficult and I am sick to my stomach every day. I also have extremely severe anxiety and my doctor told me this medication would help with that, but it hasn't in the slightest. Although this drug is helpful, i'm not sure if it's worth all the side effects.
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