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135 patient evaluations for Lamotrigine

Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Dec 01, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 26, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 26, 2009
Advice & Tips
I was on Lamictal monotherapy, but unfortunately it did not work for me at all. I was having a lot of breakthrough seizures and anxiety attacks.
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  • mser245
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 26 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Severe
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: none
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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  • by mser245
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Feb 28, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 11, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Mar 11, 2009
Advice & Tips
Psychosis when trying to stop. Had to ween myself off SLOWLY.
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Feb 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 01, 2009 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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  • scs7900
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Depression: 3
    Mania: 1
    Emotional: 2
    Anxiety: 1
    Compulsion: 0
    External Stress: Overwhelming
    Rx
    34 F
    Function: Moderate
    Distress: Moderate
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  • by scs7900
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Purpose: Treat my mood condition(s) (Started Sep 30, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 31, 2009 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Dizziness, Headaches, Dizziness, Headaches
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Sep 10, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 30, 2009 25 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purpose: Increase effect of another treatment (Started Jun 09, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 21, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purposes: Other and Treat my mood condition(s) (Started May 08, 2008)
Date Dosage Other Perceived effectiveness Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2009 150 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 13, 2008 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 29, 2008 150 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 01, 2008 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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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  • kgeneva
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    • Sex: Female
    • Age: 48y
    Condition: 11 additional condition(s)
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Unreported
    • Physical: Unreported
    I am: Bad
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Purpose: Treat my mood condition(s) (Started Oct 03, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 24, 2008 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Sleepiness, Headaches, Problems concentrating
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Purposes: Treat my mood condition(s) and Bipolar Disorder (Started Nov 08, 2003)
Date Dosage Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 16, 2008 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 20, 2008 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Treat my mood condition(s) (Started Jan 02, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 24, 2008 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 28, 2008 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Oct 24, 2008
Advice & Tips
after going off it for a few weeks, i noticed increased feeling of depression that lasted for a almost a week until my doctor put me back on at a lower dose. now i am at 100 mg daily and seem to be doing fine.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 28, 2008
Advice & Tips
not too helpful for unipolar depression.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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