welcome to this site both of ya. I have been diagnosed with bipolar 1. I was on lamictal but got the rash at 25 mg. You might not be at a dose that is right for you yet. It takes time to find the right dose. For me it was the right medication. So im on lithium (the classic) and thats been doing good. (hate the blood draws though). Well again lamictal takes awhile to take ahold. Be patient. You will find the right dose or drug. again welcome