I was on lamictal for 4 years for depression. It worked quite well for me for the time I was on it. No ups, some downs but things were stable enough to go through some big life changes without a problem.

I had a hard time with it in the beginning as I was titrating up to my target dose. I experienced rapid cycling. My mood would flip every couple of hours. This lasted until I got to my target dose and then things were ok.

Also while titrating up I got several rashes. They all ended up being benign but you have to watch for them.

I stopped it because it was damaging my liver. I found out about it after a year of significant, unexplained weight loss and unexplained pain in my stomach.

If you do start it, I suggest that you get your liver function tested once a year, it's a blood test. Lamictal has known side effects on the liver.