09 Apr 2012

I love this drug. Period. There are no miracle pills and this is no exception. I took it two years ago--felt amazing, but Dr. increased dosage too high and developed a rash and lost alot of hair- quickly too- like after three weeks. For two years I was in a fog- tried other meds- geodon, abilify, topamax. and another anticonvulasnt for stabilization. As I am a post gastric bypass patient, weight gain is my main concern with any of these meds-- that is why I have never taken depakote, seroquel or lithium, as I know these cause weight gain. So far-lamictal has not. I think I scare myself while taking this drug-- like I am just waiting on a seizure or uncontrollable tics or a giant clump of hair to fall in my lap-- just merely from what I read. This is causing anxiety to be increased- so, I am trying very hard to relax and not obsess over side effects. I feel that if it is helping me cope better in my everyday relationships, my marriage, kids etc, then I can probably handle the side effects. I do notice that when it is time for the second dose, I find myself anxious andkind of feel like a sugar crash feels.. disoriented, racing thoughts. I so have alprazolam, which works wonders for anxiety. I will keep you posted. I am only on day 8.. no rash tho! no hair loss-yet- but, if you notice your hair looking dry or coarse, it is the lamictal doing it. Watch closely for shedding alot of hair-- cause it happens quick. Not trying to scare anyone at all- the benefits of this drug far outweigh the negative-- just getting the right dose is tricky and slow

—Posted by tracy46

27 Aug 2011

I really thing it is a wonder drug. My husband has been on Lamictal for a while now. A few years ago I let him miss one day of it because we did not make it to the pharmacy in time and He ended up in Beckley Hospital psychiatric unit. Since then he has not missed any doses.

—Posted by Anonymous

13 Jul 2011

I've stopped taking Lamictal. It caused me to have hallucinations. My doctor then diagnosed me with psychosis, even though I knew the hallucinations were caused by the medicine. I stopped taking it even though my doctor asked me not to. And what do you know? The hallucinations stopped.

—Posted by Anonymous