How do members experience Lamotrigine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bipolar disorder 10,061 964
Epilepsy 3,372 539
Bipolar II disorder 3,284 507
Bipolar I disorder 2,026 299
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 288
Moderate 457
Mild 644
None 1,135

Member evaluations

ProfessorBeeker

evaluated on Nov 16, 2008

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

where.the.boys.are

evaluated on Oct 24, 2008

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

Meta411

evaluated on Oct 18, 2008

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