“I was an inpatient in rehab for a dual diagnosis of Borderline Personality disorder (BDP) and addiction, prior to which I had attempted suicide 3 times. If you do go on this medication, I must warn you that the change is very dramatic and adjusting to “normal” is very foreign and scary for a while - especially if you have been “this way” for a long time.

I’m on lexapro for depression/anxiety, adderall for adhd, and Wellbutrin xl for depression. This is the only one that has worked with no weight gain. “Lamotrigine sounded like a great drug at first, it doesn't affect your sexual health, it doesn't make you emotionally numb, and I imagine it helps a lot of people. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners.Compare all 25 medications used in the treatment of

Therapy is an absolute must. Participants and researchers were blinded as to which tablets people were taking. I wanted, so badly, to help with the agitation and obsessive thoughts I was experiencing, but my psychiatrist warned me to stop the medication if I noticed a rash. I get severe nausea and flu-like body aches. It is saving me in so many ways.

“Really I can say lamotrigrine is a life saver for borderline personality disorder. I can finally function because my moods have gotten so much more stable than before. Joseph G Reilly has received project funding from the Drug Safety Research Unit as part of an unrestricted grant provided by Merck Pharmaceuticals. “I've been on this for a few months. People were excluded if they met criteria for bipolar disorder or a psychotic disorder. I mean I missed my previous highs, but I know that "normality" is the way to making good decisions.

I came back on Earth, I have just came back to "normality". Been on 50mg since Aug 2016. I've began dieting and exercising and my thoughts of impending doom and mood disorder symptoms have been much less than normal. I’m really grateful that I’ve had the chance to get help.”

The only exception (p < 0.05) was found on the Anger-In scale, where a difference of only 8.5% (p < 0.2) was found. I feel WAY more balanced out, I am not over thinking, and the things that used to worry me or give me anxiety no longer do. 2015 Jul 18;16:308. doi: 10.1186/s13063-015-0823-x.Crawford MJ, Sanatinia R, Barrett B, Cunningham G, Dale O, Ganguli P, Lawrence-Smith G, Leeson V, Lemonsky F, Lykomitrou G, Montgomery AA, Morriss R, Munjiza J, Paton C, Skorodzien I, Singh V, Tan W, Tyrer P, Reilly JG; LABILE study team.Am J Psychiatry. Now it wasn't really effective for my anxiety but it abolished my depression, severe mood changes, feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment, etc. No more extreme lows, impulsiveness, I think before I act, anger has subsided, anxiety is slowly creeping away, no suicidal thoughts, no crying at nothing, not up and down like a yoyo throughout the day. Fortunately this drug is covered by the NHS when prescribed.” Unfortunately, I removed myself from the medication once I realized that all of the symptoms that I was experiencing were the severe side effects of lamotrigine. I am giving up now unfortunately.” I have been on every medication for BPD and my panic disorder/ anxiety. That is a blessing right now cuz multiple sexual partners was a struggle while off meds.

I knew he (admittedly, even) had some issues, don't we all?, and I think he wanted to stay in the more socially acceptable area of depression/anxiety and yes even drug use/abuse, so he never mentioned BPD and it was one of the diagnosis I wasn't really up to pace with until tonight.. ” I now FINALLY UNDERSTAND the unexplainable and therefore increasingly unacceptable behavior from a new friend of mine. What happened to me was rare but can happen, and I don't want anyone else to go through what I went through But in saying this please don't be scared to try this medication, because it has worked wonders for so many people.”

:-)” I am not lashing out in anger anymore, I can concentrate, I think before I react, I behave rationally and I have patience. Today June 27, 2019 it was increased to 75mg.

I am a very patient loving person and even I was at my wit's end after trying to end this relationship and getting sucked back in several times only to be treated worse each time. There are some serious side effects, some more tolerable than others. An automated randomisation system was used and everyone received ‘treatment as usual’ except that they couldn’t be prescribed another mood stabiliser or have an additional lamotrigine prescription. I do not take any other mental health medication other than Lamictal.” This medication literally saved my life. After the first 25mg dose expired I began taking 50mg and it was almost like a switch was turned on in my head. I was given a psychiatrist and social worker team from the GODS of heaven. “I consider Lamictal to be my miracle drug for borderline personality disorder, it has significantly turned my life around for the better. National Institute for Health Research Journals Library I was slowly titrated up to 200 mg taken nightly. No matter how many other meds didn’t work, Lamictal might be the answer to your prayers.” Adherence to lamotrigine through week 12 averaged 69% (week 52, 36%), with similar adherence levels for placebo. I realize it takes 6 weeks to reach full potential but oh my wow must I say I see and feel a difference within myself.