Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Lamictal XR Starter Orange oral.
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Reviewer: wanda, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I took this medicine for 5 years and it worked awesome. I had to reduce dosage, those doctors are always prescribing too much. I just wish i could find some new medicine that will work i am on depokote. 2 wks, I had to reduce the dosage myself, the dr has me on 3 a day and i was unable to get off the couch. I feel like i have rocks weighting down my body i am going to give it another week to see
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Reviewer: eaparicio, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I took the drug for about a year. Initially I felt fine, then I really couldn't see any effectiveness as time went on. Can't focus, I'm on such a high dosage, it's so sad to not feel any effects. To answer one comment--yes I do experience short-term memory loss which makes me feel so inadequate to perform at work.
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Reviewer: dbmiller1956, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Taking 1oomg of Lamictal, but will be changing to 300mg AND adding Seroquel - 200mg. I have been taking the Lamictal for about 6 weeks and am a little hesitant about adding this medication. Can anyone tell me if they have taken these two drugs together and if there were any symptoms I should be aware of.
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Reviewer: mrsnursemama, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with bipolar depression and was placed on Lamicatal XR starter. After about 2 months of being on it, I noticed I felt better although I had excessive swelling throughout my legs and ankles. I was taken off the meds slowly. The afterward affects on my body were so much worse "If I had only known"! The swelling on my legs were worse, my legs were tired constantly along with
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Reviewer: JY1065, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Allergic reaction hives on roof of mouth, swolen throat
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