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16 patient evaluations for Lamotrigine taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy' with a perceived effectiveness rating of MajorMajorMajorMajorMajor

Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jul 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 21, 2012 250 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • shell052169
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    • Sex: M
    • Age: 43y
    • Duration: 32 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 3
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Mild
    • Physical: None
    Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    0 seizures
    4 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Mar 07, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 17, 2012 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 03, 2007   ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jun 17, 2012
Advice & Tips
Whatch out for all of the other side affects that are not told to you ask about all of the possible side affects.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Dec 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 28, 2012 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 28, 2012
Advice & Tips
The few side effects were very mild and only lasted for a short time after the titration kit was finished. At this time I am not aware of any side effects from this medication. It also has comparatively few drug interaction problems for an anticonvulsant. This is the medication that finally worked for me. If other medicinal treatments are not working for you, ask your doctor. An unexpected benefit seems to be increased... concentration? spatial ability? Something like that. I know it's weird, but when it was noticed, there were no other changes in my medications.
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jan 22, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 22, 2012 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 13, 2012 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 06, 2012 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 22, 2012 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 01, 2012 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 18, 2012 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 22, 2012
Advice & Tips
some seizures may break through
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 13, 2012
Advice & Tips
just keep taking the med as you should. Never miss a dose
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 06, 2012
Advice & Tips
always try to take this med at the same time each day. It seems to last longer in the system that way
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 22, 2012
Advice & Tips
the treatment must be adhered to closely, otherwise more seizures may occur
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 01, 2012
Advice & Tips
always take to correct dosage as you should. It takes a litttle time to build up in the body, but not long The medication has cut down my seizures
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Mar 18, 2012
Advice & Tips
always follow your doctor's advice when on this medication. It is no burden to take this treatment
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started May 17, 1999)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 12, 2012 550 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jan 26, 1986)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 29, 2011 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 29, 2011
Advice & Tips
I take this drug for seizure control, but it also eliminates my ability to have an erection for sex. It detects the arousal and quickly calms it down. It also affects my moods...when others laugh at something, I don't get the joke, or when someone in the family dies, everyone's in tears except me. My doctor said his job was to control the seizures.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Seizures (complex partial) and Epilepsy (Started Jul 07, 2006)
Date Dosage Seizures (complex partial) Perceived effectiveness Epilepsy Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 25, 2011 250 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 08, 2011 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jul 24, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jul 05, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Dizziness, Neurological fatigue, Sex drive (libido) decreased, Waking up feeling like you never slept, tired, nonchalant attitude.
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
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started May 14, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 02, 2011 800 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 01, 2010 800 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 25, 2010 800 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Sep 27, 2010 800 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 26, 2010 800 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 02, 2011
Advice & Tips
I manage my pill taking with a pill box which contains the appropriate dosage for each medicine in the morning and in the evening for each day. This cerifies and verifies I have taken the appropraite dosage of each medicine.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Dec 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
I use a daily, a.m. and p.m., pill box. I feel it has eliminated the auras which have preceeded seizures previously. The only issue I have encountered is forgetting to take my proper dosage due to another issue I have.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Oct 25, 2010
Advice & Tips
I keep a weekly pill box for all of my medications. The pill box has slots for AM and PM. I take my seizure medication twice a day.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 26, 2010
Advice & Tips
I was on Lamictal b/4 Lamictal XR. The XR seems to have a more reliable effect.
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Mar 03, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 16, 2011 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 16, 2011
Advice & Tips
Lamictal is also a great mood stabilizer.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jul 19, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 06, 2011 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 01, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Muscle spasms, Dry tongue, Headaches all day, Double vision (diplopia), Diarrhea, Loss of fine motor skills, Dry hair, Hair loss, Unintentional weight loss, Thirst, Dry mouth (xerostomia), Headaches, Insomnia, Dry mouth (xerostomia)
Date
Jan 06, 2011
Advice & Tips
Seems to decrease cognitive side effects from the Topamax, does not cause major drowsiness like other AEDs I have tried, only need to take once per day.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
Oct 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
An unexpected benefit of Lamictal XR is that it has helped counteract some of the moodiness that the Keppra had induced in me. Lamictal XR has been an okay drug thus far, the main issues I have with it are major body aches and the occasional headache.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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