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12 patient evaluations for Lamotrigine taken for the purpose of 'Bipolar Disorder' with a perceived effectiveness rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

  • Daevyn
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    Bipolar II
    Depression: 1
    Mania: 0
    Emotional: 2
    Anxiety: 2
    Compulsion: 0
    External Stress: Overwhelming
    Rx Therapy
    32 F
    Function: High
    Distress: Low
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Purposes: Bipolar II Disorder and Bipolar Disorder (Started Nov 01, 2011)
Date Dosage Bipolar II Disorder Perceived effectiveness Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 01, 2011 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Sep 17, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 10, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Mid-cycle spotting, Nausea
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Apr 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 14, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 17, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 03, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Constipation, Rash on legs, Dizziness, Sedation, Dizziness
Date
Mar 03, 2010
Advice & Tips
Watch out for constipation
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Jan 03, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 13, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
I was surprised that I am feeling better when the dosage increased by 25 mg. I have had my Effexor increased to as high as 425 mg per day with relatively little impact.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purposes: Bipolar Disorder and Depressed mood (Started Feb 22, 2008)
Date Dosage Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 22, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Feb 22, 2010
Advice & Tips
sems to keep my mood more in the middl and a little less depressed
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purposes: Treat my mood condition(s), Borderline Personality Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (Started Nov 28, 2009)
Date Dosage Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Borderline Personality Disorder Perceived effectiveness Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 10, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purposes: Treat my mood condition(s) and Bipolar Disorder (Started Jan 14, 2009)
Date Dosage Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Bipolar Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 27, 2009 150 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
Feb 17, 2009 150 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
I forgot I keep falling and bang my self up fairly bad, like cuts and brusies especially on my legs and arms I feel humiliated!, Falls, Easily angry, Generalized itching, Nightmares, Dizziness, Headaches, Dizziness, Headaches
Date
Feb 17, 2009
Advice & Tips
no real comment at this time
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Apr 22, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 22, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Insomnia, Weight gain, Nightmares, Nausea, Problems concentrating, Dizziness, Problems concentrating
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Purpose: Bipolar Disorder (Started Apr 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 01, 2009 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Tremor in hands, Forgetting Words, Nausea, Headaches, Weight gain, Forgetfulness
Date
Apr 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
I'm in the midst of finding a better Psychiatrist, so the last 2 months regular Dr. has been perscribing the meds as noted. Once I go back to a psychiatrist I will have him replace the Lamictal
Cost
< $25 monthly
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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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