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Chefralf
Data Quality: 1 star
  • Sex: M
  • Age: 54y
  • Duration: 34 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 0
Quality of Life:
  • Mental: Mild
  • Physical: None
0 seizures
74 weeks ago
Chefralf
Male, 54 years
Cutler Bay, FL
Primary Condition
Epilepsy
First seizure
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Diagnosis
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Chefralf's Lamotrigine is for:

Chefralf's side effects of Lamotrigine:

Chefralf's Lamotrigine History (Ongoing)
200 mg Daily Jul 07, 2006 - Jun 10, 2009
200 mg Daily Jun 10, 2009 - Sep 10, 2011
250 mg Daily Sep 10, 2011 - Last Update
Evaluations
Date Dosage Epilepsy Perceived effectiveness Seizures (complex partial) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 25, 2011 250 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 08, 2011 200 mg Daily   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Jul 24, 2010 200 mg Daily   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Jul 05, 2010 200 mg Daily   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Dec 25, 2011
Advice & Tips
This is the generic version. I find it to be just as effective. To prevent side effects (dizziness,fatigue) I will take half the dosage in the morning and the the other half at night after dinner.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jun 08, 2011
Advice & Tips
I remember taking my medicine in the morning with breakfast and together with my vitamins. My doctor advised taking it at night but I will tend to forget because I tend to be too tired to think about it. I now take one in the morning and one at night. Taking them together can make me dizzy sometimes.
Date
Jul 05, 2010
Advice & Tips
Lamotrigine has proven to be the most effective medication for me. On the downside, I believe it has affected my memory slightly as well as my libido. Since starting my new dosage at the beginning of July I was advised to take my medication before going to bed. I can forget to take the medication (happened twice this month). This has also caused me to wake up dizzy or feeling clumsy in the morning. For over ten years I have been without a drivers license. My doctor felt it was safe for me to be driving after I had a serious car accident. Needless to say this has affected my social life. He also told me that I should consider changing my career.( I worked as a chef). I went back to school and began studying computer technology. I use public transportation that is paid for by Metro-Dade County however the service is limited in the area where I live. I walk and ride a bicycle a lot but this can be difficult when running errands an doing groceries; I can only carry so much.
Cost
< $25 monthly

About Lamotrigine (Prescription Drug)

Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant that is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Lamotrigine is also used as maintenance treatment for bipolar I disorder.

Learn more about Lamotrigine in our Lamotrigine Community Report.

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