How do members experience Lamotrigine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bipolar disorder 10,064 965
Epilepsy 3,374 540
Bipolar II disorder 3,285 508
Bipolar I disorder 2,027 300
Borderline personality disorder 568 119

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 86
Dizziness 74
Headaches 72
Nausea 52
Rashes (redness, swelling) 49
Memory problems 48

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 289
Moderate 458
Mild 646
None 1,141

Member evaluations

WaxWane

evaluated on Aug 21, 2009

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

pezzerific

evaluated on May 05, 2009

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

xKENZIIxKILLSx

evaluated on Jun 29, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: None