Dec 25, 2011
(Started Jul 07, 2006)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for seizures (complex partial))
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Effectiveness
Major
(for epilepsy)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(dizziness, neurological fatigue, decreased sex drive (libido), unrefreshing or poor sleep, tired, nonchalant attitude.)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
250 mg
Daily
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
Side effects:
unrefreshing or poor sleep, dizziness, neurological fatigue, decreased sex drive (libido), tired, nonchalant attitude.
Jun 8, 2011
(Started Jul 07, 2006)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for seizures (complex partial))
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(dizziness, neurological fatigue, decreased sex drive (libido), unrefreshing or poor sleep, tired, nonchalant attitude.)
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Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
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.
Side effects:
unrefreshing or poor sleep, dizziness, neurological fatigue, decreased sex drive (libido), tired, nonchalant attitude.
Jul 24, 2010
(Started Jul 07, 2006)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for seizures (complex partial))
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(dizziness, decreased sex drive (libido), unrefreshing or poor sleep)
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Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
unrefreshing or poor sleep, dizziness, neurological fatigue, decreased sex drive (libido), tired, nonchalant attitude.
Jul 5, 2010
(Started Jul 07, 2006)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for seizures (complex partial))
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(decreased sex drive (libido))
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Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
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
Side effects:
unrefreshing or poor sleep, dizziness, neurological fatigue, decreased sex drive (libido), tired, nonchalant attitude.