- rain or shine
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 1 star
- Bipolar I
- Depression: 2
- Mania: 2
- Emotional: 1
- Anxiety: 2
- Compulsion: 2
- External Stress: Severe
- Rx Therapy
- 50 F
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Moderate
- rain or shine
- Female, 50 years
- costa mesa, CA
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rain or shine's Lamictal is for:
- Bipolar I
- Other
rain or shine has not reported any side effects for Lamictal.
| Lamictal (lamotrigine) | |
| 150 mg Daily May 08, 2008 - Feb 28, 2009 | |
| Stopped Personal research Feb 28, 2009 |
| Date | Dosage | Other Perceived effectiveness | Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness | Bipolar I Disorder Perceived effectiveness | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden |
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| Jan 01, 2009 | 150 mg Daily |
 
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| Dec 13, 2008 | 150 mg Daily |
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| Nov 29, 2008 | 150 mg Daily |
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| Sep 01, 2008 | 150 mg Daily |
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- Date
- Dec 13, 2008
- Advice & Tips
- Itchiness is one thing, but if you develop any rash (no matter how small or insignificant you may think it is) go the nearest hospital emergency room. Rashes caused by Lamictal can be fatal if not treated immediately.
- Cost
- < $25 monthly
- Date
- Nov 29, 2008
- Advice & Tips
- risk of dangerous rash. if your develop a rash, go to the nearest emergency room
- Cost
- < $25 monthly
- Date
- Sep 01, 2008
- Advice & Tips
- I started Lamictal SLOWLY because it is necessary. I did not have a rash (which can be life-threatening-GET TO THE ER) but did have a lot of itching for the first month, talked to my psychiatrist and he said not to worry about it and then it stopped. I was worried I would not be able to take Lamictal and was disappointed because it was the first medication I was given as I am recently diagnosed. I am able to take Lamicatal and I am so happy with this medication. It has really helped my mood disorder. I notice if I am a couple hours late taking my dose I get really irritated. It really does make a big difference. Some days, of course, my mood is all over the place or totally up or totally down. I believe medications are great, but sometimes I think no medication can controll all mood fluctuations when you have bipolar disorder. I have been on the same dosage for months and sometimes think I need a higher dose, but my psychiatrist disagrees at this point. I listen to him because he knows more than I do about mood disorders. I have never handled my mood swings very well on my own (hence, alcohol & drugs).
- Cost
- $25-49 monthly
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