How do members experience Lamotrigine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bipolar disorder 10,046 957
Epilepsy 3,370 539
Bipolar II disorder 3,276 504
Bipolar I disorder 2,018 303
Borderline personality disorder 568 119

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 85
Dizziness 74
Headaches 72
Nausea 52
Rashes (redness, swelling) 50
Memory problems 48

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 289
Moderate 452
Mild 640
None 1,108

Member evaluations

ProfessorBeeker

evaluated on Nov 16, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

where.the.boys.are

evaluated on Oct 24, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Slight
  • Side effects: None

Meta411

evaluated on Oct 18, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: None