I have been on Lamotrigine now for about three months. I started out on 25mg and now take the standard 200mg. I hope to go higher yet. I switched from lithium and seroquel. I love Lamotrigine, and now take it with Saphris. It has slowed the racing thoughts, lessened my anxiety levels and allows me to think relatively clearly. I have had some memory issues, but hard to say what drug is/has caused that as its a listed side effect for a few mood stabilizers. I could feel a difference in me within a few days but as I am still ramping up (I was scared to ramp too quickly due to side effects- I had a rash but it turned out to be similar to pimples all over my body....just my body getting used to the new drug- they are all but gone now) but the higher I go with the dosage the better I am feeling. And thats saying something since I have been in this depressive hellhole now for over 18 months.
I hope it goes well for you. Hugs
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