I can't say whether Lamictal has or has not done anything for me, except keeping my migraines at bay. I haven't had a migraine in ages. My doc did tell me it causes weight gain, despite the literature saying contrary. I had no side effects that I know of, except possibly that it makes me stupid (I fumble for words, I get occasional mild aphasia). I also don't know if the Lamictal is working to stabilize my moods, or something else is at work (gods know I take enough meds! ).