2006-11-30 16:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by b 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Question being is it a good drug for bipolar and are the side affects real noticable?
2006-11-30 16:12:15 · update #1
Yes, I have been taking Lamictal and it does work for me for my bipolar..and my anxiety attacks....I am not ashamed to admit that I take it as I have been using for about 3 years or so. It helps me to remain calm and can make better decisions instead of just jumping right in with a decision that was rushed and not thought of...Side affects...It helps me to remain calmer...it might be responsible for my lower sex drive..sad to say, but there are other medications to counter that...Hope this helps you or whoever you are referrring to. But, I do use it in conjuction with Clonozepam(Sp?) after having tried other medications such as Zoloft.
2006-11-30 16:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jorge J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Common side effects include headaches, dizziness and insomnia. In very rare cases, Lamotrigine has been known to cause the development of a dangerous rash in some people called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The rash is more common in children, so this medication is often reserved for adults. There is also an increased incidence of this rash in patients who are currently on, or recently discontinued a valproates anti-convulsant drug, as these medications interact in such a way that the clearance of both is decreased and the effective dose of lamotrigine is increased. Muscle aches are another fairly common side effect.
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) binds to melanin-containing tissues such as the iris of the eye. The long-term consequences of this are unknown.
Use during pregnancy is recommended only if benefits outweigh potential risks. It was also reported on CNN in September 2006 that taking Lamictal during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to a cleft palate in babies. Lamotrigine is found in breast milk; nursing is not recommended during treatment.
2006-12-01 00:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by shepardj2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps some people, it didn't help me but it helps my roommate. The best part about it is that it does not require blood tests like some bi-polar meds.
2006-12-01 00:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by presentego 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is your question?
2006-12-01 00:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by fastfakts 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋