Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
I was on lamictal for Bipolar Depression II. It helped significantly with my mood swings and anger/mania and I actually loved the effect it had for helping with stabilizing me in general. The side effects unfortunately were too difficult for me to deal with. I gained 30 pounds in three weeks, from the medication as I was retaining too much water and sort of swelled up. It also didn't really he ... Show Full Comment

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I was on lamictal for Bipolar Depression II. It helped significantly with my mood swings and anger/mania and I actually loved the effect it had for helping with stabilizing me in general. The side effects unfortunately were too difficult for me to deal with. I gained 30 pounds in three weeks, from the medication as I was retaining too much water and sort of swelled up. It also didn't really help my anxiety and caused panic attacks when I was feeling more depressed than normal.
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Reviewer: leslie, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I found the side affects too difficult to handle. the weakness, dizziness, and overall feeling of being sick were not worth it. I am currently going off this medication.

Comment:
I found the side affects too difficult to handle. the weakness, dizziness, and overall feeling of being sick were not worth it. I am currently going off this medication.
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Reviewer: cat dog, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Lamictal is very effective for my bipolar type 2 depression, a lifesaver! No side effects whatsoever. I have been on 300 mg every am for the last 8 yrs.

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Lamictal is very effective for my bipolar type 2 depression, a lifesaver! No side effects whatsoever. I have been on 300 mg every am for the last 8 yrs.
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Reviewer: Cmg88, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been taking this drug for 18years. It really helps my mood and anxiety. I can’t say enough great things about it! Be careful of the manufacturer though, because generics vary 20% from brand. I prefer Teva Lamotrigine above all others and Cipla is the very worst.

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I have been taking this drug for 18years. It really helps my mood and anxiety. I can’t say enough great things about it! Be careful of the manufacturer though, because generics vary 20% from brand. I prefer Teva Lamotrigine above all others and Cipla is the very worst.
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Reviewer: DianaB, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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100% would recommend for bipolar disorder. I haven't had an episode or any kind of emotional outbursts (besides family deaths) since taking it. I didn't get any side effects (although I was paranoid about the deadly rash I could get when I first started taking it).

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100% would recommend for bipolar disorder. I haven't had an episode or any kind of emotional outbursts (besides family deaths) since taking it. I didn't get any side effects (although I was paranoid about the deadly rash I could get when I first started taking it).
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