http://www.medications.com/se/Lamictal Recent side effects for Lamictal Sat, 10 May 2008 19:53:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30367 I was wondering if high doses of Lamictal can cause seizures. I am prescribed 200 mg 2x daily. I accidentally took 800 mg for a few days after switching from 2 100 mg tabs 2x daily. What followed was miserable. I had this weird vision-thing like a microfic http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30367 Wed, 07 May 2008 02:43:35 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30268 I felt suicidal and got migraines/nausea/vomiting when I was first started taking Lamictal. Then I was on a steady dose of 100mg and I felt better than I've felt in my life with no other side effects except the tendency toward minor skin irritations. I've http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30268 Mon, 05 May 2008 01:03:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30191 I've been on lamictal -50mg- for 3 months now. I keep gaining weight no matter what i do. I exercise regularly, i eat healthy and rarely, and i GAIN weight. I have always been able to eat whatever i want and not gain a pound. My whole life my weight has be http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30191 Sun, 04 May 2008 18:41:10 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30181 I have been taking Lamictal for about 8 weeks now for depression. My docs have tried me on approximately 15 other antidepressants with no avail. I cannot take the side effects. ALL of them I stayed on for months to see if the side effects would go away. Zo http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30181 Sat, 03 May 2008 02:27:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30141 Hi. I went on Lamictal April 2007 after being diagnosed w/ BiPolar. The key issue that brought me to the psychiatrist to begin with was acute depression following a divorce, move cross country, losing my job and my only son going off to college. All the bi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30141 Fri, 02 May 2008 11:43:20 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30114 I have been on Lamictal for approximately 7 years. The product initially seemed to work a bit on controlling my seizure activity, and did provide a bit more confidence in social situations. At this point I was taking 400mg per day, and had little side effe http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30114 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:15:08 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30021 I HAVE BEEN ON THE LAMICTAL FOR 5 MONTHS NOW( FOR MINOR BI POLAR EPISODE). AT FIRST I FELT A LITTLE "SPACEY" AS I HAVE INCREASED MY DOSAGE EACH TIME I NOTICED VERY PAINFUL MENSTRUAL CRAMPS, WORSE PMS, EXTRA LONG MENSTRUATION CYCLE, JOINT PAIN IN THE HIP, http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30021 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:15:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29990 I have been on Lamictal for just under 1 year and only today realized that my increased acne is probably a side effect. The area around my jaw line is especially bad and it won't clear up. I've also gotten a few little pimples on my chest - I thought it wa http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29990 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:33:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29856 I was prescribed Lamictal strictly for migraine prevention. I'm up to 200mg/day and have been for 3 or 4 months now. I honestly don't think I see enough of a reduction in headaches to justify the breakouts. It's not severe but irritating to always have a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29856 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:43:43 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29815 my son has been on it now for about 4 months and has tried to commit suicide in the process of a 5 week change from keppra to the lamictal.then had to take dilantin until reached full dose of the lamictal which for him is 150mgs 2 xs a day at first the kep http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29815 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:15:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29553 I have been on it for about 7 weeks now, I have the best Dr.I dont know what I would do with out her..I am transitioning from the Dilantin, been on that 25 years, now have ostiop........... ( Used to be a really good speller, maybe thats a forties thing!) http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29553 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:20:03 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29502 Behold the rash. I was doing so well on this med (compared to Topamax and Keppra). I finally thought, "Hey, I am on a med that isn't going to make me stupid or psychotic.". I woke up this morning with a rash on my neck. I've phoned my neuro's service a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29502 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:56:16 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29272 I am on Lamictal 75mg (down from 150) Lexapro 10mg (down from 20) and Clonazapam (3mg daily) - Here are my side effects easy bruising, unusual eye movements when my eyes are closed, fatigue, loss of appetite, tingling in lips and all throughout body, d http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29272 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:16:20 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29248 I was on Lamictal for 4 years and after the first year I suddenly started having all kinds of teeth and gum problems for no discernible reason. But since Lamictal has the possible side effect of "sores or blisters on the inside of the mouth" I wondered if http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29248 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:02:37 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29151 Has anyone started binge eating since being on Lamictal? I've been taking Lamictal for over a year and the binging has been on and off, but worse recently. Rosslyn http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29151 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:34:22 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29150 My chronic pain has really increased since being on Lamictal for 15 months for bipolar. I have had fibromyalgia for years. The bipolar developed after that. Since starting Lamictal, I have developed headaches so severe that I have been off work 3 times http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29150 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:09:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29060 lamictal controls seizures if you take it at the right time. i am on 200 at night and 200 in the morning plus epilim. sometimes i just sit and cry wen im trying to concentrate on reading books i have to study or trying to remember work i learnt at school w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29060 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:14:08 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28747 I went blind on 150 mg of Lamictal. I couldn't see anything. My eyes were blurry all the time. I couldn't figure out what it was and when I weaned off of the Lamictal, my sight came back. Not to mention, it did absolutely nothing for my mood whatsoever. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28747 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:21:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28581 I have been taking Lamictal for a few months now. I have horrible pains, tingles in my feet and legs. At times I feel like I am getting electric shocks in my feet. I started at low dosage of 25mg and now up to 175mg. I am taking this medication with Lexapr http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28581 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:02:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28510 THIS IS MY 8TH DAY ON LAMICTAL 25MG AND I WOKE UP SO DIZZY THAT I ALMOST FELL OVER. I HAVE BEEN THIS WAY ALL DAY IT LIKE COMES AND GOES FAST. IM DIZZY NOW.. I HAVE NOTICED MUSCLE ACHES BUT I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS THE ATENONOL 25MG I TAKE FOR PALPITATIONS BE http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28510 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:37:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28349 I also am having a difficult time with memory loss. I have a very short term memory. I never used to be this way. Before I started taking Lamictal, I was taking Depakote. I haven't been on Lamictal for that long, so I do not know if my previous medicat http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28349 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:27:42 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28305 I built up to 150mg and was on it for 6 months. I couldn't feel a difference on the medication, but did experience the side effects mentioned above -- blurred vision (had lasik treatment and had to have one eye enhanced as my vision changed so much), dizzi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28305 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:26:21 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28078 I started taking Lamictal about six weeks ago for epilepsy. Now keep in mind, I was on Dilantin which worked great for 17 years and then suddenly stopped working. I have been in medication hell since then. First Topamax made me dumb as a rock. I would http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28078 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:51:43 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27949 I CANT BELIEVE THIS! on *** i read good things about this medication. I've been on it for about 8 months. lately i have felt like crap and tired and cant sleep. i get paranoid I'm using too much cleaner in my bathroom and just many things. the last 4 or 5 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27949 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:38:45 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27574 I haven't taken this drug yet I am about to go get it from the store and I do not know when to take this medication. Morning or night? I already have racing thoughts at night so I do not want to be more awake at night than I already am. I also suffer from http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27574 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:27:06 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27565 I've been on Lamictal since December, i started out with 25mg, then to 50mg and now at 100mg which is where my doctor said I should be. I am taking Lamictal for a seizure disorder. Now I'm not bashing the drug but when I was taking 25 and 50mgs it was fine http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27565 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:34:05 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27518 I have been taking Lamictal for about 2 months now. Started at 25mg and now at 150mg. I also take 10mg Lexapro and 1 mg of Ativan daily. I was diagnosed with bipolar-2 about 3 months ago. I'm not sure if this is the right combo for me. Most of my problem http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27518 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:19:06 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27435 I have not taken a drug with so few side effects. Dose up to 200mg. Outstanding med for bipolar disorder. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27435 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:03:46 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27371 I was put on Lamictal about a year ago after the Dilantin I was on stopped working after 25 years. Tried Fursuit but the anger and extreme tiredness almost lost me my job. I found this site since I'm coming off Lamictal. I was still having seizures and th http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27371 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:06:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27352 This is a total nightmare and i need advice! I was on Lamictal for a year and about six months into my health began to slowly deteriorate. It started with shortness of breath and heart palpitations and eventually attacked every system of my body. My sympto http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27352 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:52:37 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27323 I was diagnosed as being Bipolar a few days ago as Ive been on different types of anti depressants for years, I'm 23 now, and its NEVER helped me. The Doctor prescribed Seroquel and Lamictal. The Seroquel was supposed to be temporary until the Lamictal kic http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27323 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:17:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27280 I've been on Lamictal for about a year (for bipolar). Tried lots of anti-depressants and this has made a huge difference. I take it with Effexor. The big thing I want to add here is that I have done better on only 75 mg of Lamictal a day. They tell you it http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27280 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:52:09 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27223 My son is diagnosed bipolar II mixed episodes. My son is on 1500 mg of Depakote, which the doctor increased as he was starting him on Lamictal. He also introduced and increased Seroquel. His personality is flat, his hands shake, he's gained 40 pounds an http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27223 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:51:32 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27110 I am always tired and kinda shaky I cant figure out if its the Lamictal or Seroquel which ever I am stopping it when I find out what it is I cant handle the side effects I am very sensitive to the side effects of any meds. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27110 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:40:08 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27047 so far i like it, but me being on this med does this mean I'm bipolar?? doc said i was not but thinking he thought i would freak if i was... Also he gave me a sample pack, I have great insurance but what is the cost of this med?? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27047 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:29:57 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27046 I usually take Lamictal 200mg once per day. I made a mistake tonight and took another 200mg pill. I had already taken one this morning. i just called my Doctor to ascertain whether or not something will happen to me because of this error. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27046 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:20:26 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26997 Where do I start? For as far back as I can remember, I have been taking antidepressants. I have tried them all. Celexa, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Cymbalta, etc.. About 3 years ago, I crashed. You all know what that feels like. I went to see the "pill docto http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26997 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:30:34 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26976 I started taking Lamictal in September 07 for bipolar. Started with 25mg and now on 150 daily. I\ Since being on the medication, I feel like Ive lost my sense of self. I find it difficult to keep a conversation going and i lack creativity, I'm just not as http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26976 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:00:05 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26657 While I still have times of depression and the occasional bout of caffeine induced manic time- my life is livable and in control. A few occasions I have been without medication for 2-3 days and experience some pretty awful depression. It takes a few week http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26657 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:35:09 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26594 I take 5 diff. drugs and am trying to figure out which side effect is associated with which drug. I have a really shotty memory now where I have lost perception of time. I thought I had spoken to my friend two weeks ago and I spoke to her two days ago. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26594 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:24:46 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26454 My 14 year old daughter has been on Lamictal(100mg twice a day) for a year now. She has struggled with facial(eye) ticks. She explains it as dry eyes that cause her to look around in a circle that is very obvious to anyone looking at her. It is embarrass http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26454 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:19:57 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26446 I've only been on Lamictal for about 3 weeks now. I started taking it the day after Christmas. I take 25MG twice a day, with .5MG of Klonopin 3 times a day. I have been diagnosed as Bi Polar II, with very deep bouts of depression and suicidal thoughts. So http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26446 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:50:34 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26303 Hello! I've been taking Lamictal for about 6 years now. I'm diagnosed as BP II and have the most difficulty with depression. I currently take 500 mg-- 400 mg at night and 100 mg in the morning. I have to say that Lamictal has been very good to me for t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26303 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:34:30 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26301 I have only been taking Lamictal for one week and so far I have had no severe side effects. I have been sleeping better at night (I take it in the morning) and am starting to feel better. Less angry and irritable. I was diagnosed with bipolar ll. The last http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26301 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:23:26 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26180 Is this a forum for trashing Lamictal? I've been on it for a year and it probably saved my life. If you have negative effects from taking it, why not drop it and try something else? I'm glad I never read all of these horror stories, as I'm sure it would http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26180 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:18:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26129 I've been on Lamictal for about a month now. Started extremely slowly at 12.5 mg, now I'm at 25 mg. I've had minor side effects (cramps in my calf muscles, esp., muscular and joint pain, but not strong). I did have crying spells in the first few days, don' http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26129 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:31:13 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26098 I have been experiencing a flu like symptom for over a year now. They started about 2 months after I began taking 350mg of lamictal a day. Symptoms include exhaustion, headache, soar/achy throat, post-nasal drip, TONS of nausea, lack of digestion & regurgi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26098 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:40:34 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25909 I am currently restarting Lamictal for my bipolar disorder. I was on it for about a year and gained 15lbs. I started feeling very depressed about my weight. I was very fatigued and would take naps every day and sleep all though the night. I didn't have http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25909 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:15:07 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25863 Been on it for almost 5 years, 400 mg a day. Don't know what the official word is on long-term use, but I have had the following problems: recent weight gain and long-term extreme exhaustion/fatigue. Although I haven't changed the dose in years, the fatigu http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25863 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:21:00 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25857 I have been on Lamictal for about a year and am up to a daily 400mg dose. The drug has changed my life with little if any side effects. Hearing isn't as great as has been but I am 56 and my father's hearing loss started at the same time. Short ter http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25857