I took it for a year. Low dosage, 15 mg. because higher than that would induce hypomania. After a year, I developed acne on the right side of my face and underwent dermatological treatment--which was not effective--finally wound up using Himalayan sea salt to wash my face (melted, of course, in hot water). That did more than anything to clear it.

I stopped taking Lamictal because of the skin condition. Regretted having the acne because I thought Lamictal was one of the best medications I had ever taken.

I also took Depakote which I liked very much. The problem with that one is that it makes hair fall out in some people! (I was one, but it grew back)

Lamictal is unquestionably one of the better medications if you can take it. Just be careful to keep the dosage as low as possible for effective management of your emotions.

Take care.

Genetic