Lamotrigine combined with lithium, carbamazepine, or valproate provides good protection against recurrences of mania and depression. 3. 26. But I’m also getting much more done so at the moment that feels great. I have been on it for about 6 weeks and am up to 100mg and I finally know what "normal" feels like.. and it's not racing thoughts 24/7 or snapping on loved ones at the drop of a hat. Download Citation | Lamotrigine: A Review of Clinical Studies in Bipolar Disorders | This article reviews published studies on the use of lamotrigine in the treatment of bipolar disorder (BD). “Lamictal helped with the irritability and depression and sleep for me. Goldsmith DR, Wagstaff AJ, Ibbotson T, et al. I finally have some hope. I can't believe this is actually working!! Lamictal, on the other hand, has worked wonders in that respect. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. doi: 10.1080/15563650.2017.1370096. Updated November 2017. “Absolutely horrible, “I've struggled undiagnosed with Bipolar2 for years- many times having it labeled and treated as depression (Prozac, Wellbutrin, etc, all of which helped the depression but made me manic). I’m actually happy and productive. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. I've used it for over 5 years. Lithium, valproate, lamotrigine (Lamictal), and some antipsychotics are effective treatments for acute depression in bipolar disorders. My life has turned so positive! Also known as: Lamictal, Lamictal XR, Lamictal CD, Subvenite, Lamictal ODT. Unlike selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants, lamotrigine does not appear to increase risk of hypomania or mania in bipolar patients.Consider lamotrigine as an adjunct for treatment-resistant major depression.Lamotrigine is metabolized via glucuronidation and eliminated renally. 4. “Lamictal has completely changed my life. So again, it helped me a lot, but” The best part of lamictal is that I don’t feel flat or subdued. I frequently feel “flat” but that’s better than the alternative. Epub 2019 May 15.Ghannoum M, Yates C, Galvao TF, Sowinski KM, Vo TH, Coogan A, Gosselin S, Lavergne V, Nolin TD, Hoffman RS; EXTRIP workgroup.Clin Toxicol (Phila). That drug is lamictal!!!! I was more patient, able to think twice before reacting negatively in situations, I felt happier overall, the anxiety I've had when driving was gone. Went through Seroquel and Abilify before finding Lamictal. Lamictal changed my life around. Now it has really got out of hand. It is not associated with weight gain and is less likely to cause neurocognitive adverse effects and sedation. I was recently diagnosed with rapid cycling BP II although I have never experienced hypomania. I just need to sort out the weight loss.” doi: 10.1080/15563650.2017.1370096. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. 1. “My psychiatrist prescribed Lamotragine for my ADD. That wasn't expected. Pachet A, Friesen S, Winkelaar D, et al. Side effects initially just nausea & nystagmus when I increased the dose. A. Unfortunately I haven't noticed any improvement. Drugs. Wake up every morning with paralyzing anxiety/depression. Did not work for me.” “It worked well but over the course of a 1.5 years, I had hair loss on my head and even body hair was not growing back. The only other Medication I take is Ativan as needed. The … Lamictal (lamotrigine) for Bipolar Disorder: “Have successfully managed my bi polar since 1999 with Lamictal. 27, 40. Am J Emerg Med. Rated for Bipolar II disorder Report Lamictal absolutely saved my life and I could see the results building steadily over time. This is notable because I have had anxiety issues in the past, and I believed that my ADD was causing work related anxiety. I’m now on Lamotrigine 200mg x 2 per day and have very few truly low days. My mood improves in the afternoon and in the evenings I usually feel fine - only to wake up feeling miserable the next day. 2006;23:485-488. On 400 mg/day for last 10 years. I was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has found this to help with some symptoms as well. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners.Reviews may be moderated or edited before publication to correct grammar and spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content.