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    Condition: Bipolar Depression
    5/1/2009 10:36:09 AM

    Reviewer: ayallum04, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Headaches every day and would crash very hard and nausea or upset stomach.

    Condition: Bipolar Depression
    3/21/2009 10:20:35 PM

    Reviewer: tshelley, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    For 10 years I have been on drug after drug and Dr. after Dr. and over and over again I just kept saying something is wrong with me I don't feel right. A few months ago a new Dr. asked me to try Lamictal and it's been a slow process but the dose is finally right and I feel like a normal person.

    Condition: Bipolar Depression
    2/11/2009 4:00:01 PM

    Reviewer: gee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been on this drug for over 2 years to treat my very strong bi-polar condition. I am doing great, have insurance and is still pricey but hey it keeps me able to function and work. I am so glad the doctor steered me into this medication. No one would ever tell I suffer from BP or mood swings of any kind. I do not take any thing else except for Busphar for my anxiety that I still occansional g ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Bipolar Depression
    1/30/2009 1:58:20 PM

    Reviewer: 13-18 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:

    Condition: Bipolar Depression
    1/9/2009 6:55:44 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I just started taking the orange starter kit less than a week ago and have already felt a HUGE difference in my mood/depression.I seem to have a better out look on things. I may not even have to add a mild antidepressant after all.This just may be the wonder drug! I go back to my Doc. in a couple of weeks for a reveiw on how it's working. I sure hope it continues. I've had enough of these ... Show Full Comment

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