Lamictal is an antiepileptic drug which is not at this time specifically indicated for any other disorder. Psychiatrists are prescribing it for people who have moderate to severe mood disorders, especially those with bipolar with predominant depression.

A lot of people who have ADD have concurrent mood disorders and energy level fluctuations. I've found that Lamictal is excellent as an adjunct to stimulant therapy and/or antidepressant therapy.

I have had very few side effects (unlike other meds of its type, hair falling out, acne, etc.) Also, unlike the other antiepileptics, Lamictal does not interfere with hormone production, so women who use hormonal contraception don't have to worry about getting pregnant due to problems in that area. However, since it's relatively new, there's not a lot of research about its effects on pregnancy.

I was tried on lamictal and I was one of the people who didnt respond well to it :( I really hoped to have a great reaction. It's one of those meds that either are a wonder for the patient or a dud. I was unhappily one of the duds.

i am taking it for the first time tommorow,i'll let you know how i do.my doctor just gave me a sample for now so here i go with another medication.:confused:

Ive got m fingers and toes crossed sweety

so far so good,i up the dosage on saturday so we will see

i had to stop taking this,it was ok at first then i started having strange dreams,not nightmares but strange dreams,and it did not do anything for my anxiety.going to the dr on tuesday,will probably try someting else,we shall see

Sorry to hear that. You have run into one of the common issues with medication - that too much of a "good thing" can have unpleasant side effects.

Let us know how things progress, and what else you get to try .

Originally posted by BIG
Sorry to hear that. You have run into one of the common issues with medication - that too much of a "good thing" can have unpleasant side effects.

Let us know how things progress, and what else you get to try . will do.i see your icon has a lightning strike occuring,do you follow weather or is that what you decided your icon would be?

Originally posted by doogie2756
[BIG]...i see your icon has a lightning strike occuring,do you follow weather or is that what you decided your icon would be?

I had a nasty run-in with some lightning, when I was living in Florida. Not sure if anyone wants to hear the details.

(I'll move this to a different section later.)