Posted by Lorien on August 9, 2003, at 6:51:48
In reply to Lamictal side effects, posted by seamus o'noolan on June 30, 2003, at 17:37:40
After trying ECT and loads of meds, Lamictal was the only thing that worked for bipolar/depression. I went from being in my room most of the time to being able to work over a period of several months, and have been a lot better (but not great) for six years. However:
I had to go up to 600mg - really high.
I got incredibly sun sensitive.
I threw up a lot (now I am OK if I eat with this med)
I talked non-stop - blah, blah, blah (embarassing)
I get dizzy and confused and stumble about if I forget to take it, and fall asleep, but if I accidentally take it twice, I am miserably sick and have to spend the day in bed.
Some side effects are reduced after all these years, but lowering the dose has not worked.It is worth it to me, though.
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