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Originally Posted by lettersfromjuliet
I am currently taking 100mg Lamictal (soon to be upped). I am a college student. I have found that my first semester back in school, the capacity of my memory has decreased drastically. I was wondering if anyone has had similar symptoms with this drug, any suggestions of other bipolar drugs that may have less harsh side effects on memory, or maybe willing to share your experience on the drug. It is the first bipolar medicine I have taken.
Thank You!
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memory problems could also be part of bipolar it self. I've have gaps from past episodes, and subsequently can remember some things with great detail. but if i had to guess you might be more focused on bipolar and treatment so other things are taking a back seat.
i'm up to 200mg lamictal and had that fussy sluggish brain feeling while titrating up. i didn't feel clearer until i was on lamictal for awhile to give time to adjust.
so far lamictal has had the least side affects and worked the best. i wish i started with it, would have saved me a few years in hell. stick with it and give it time.
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