Reviewer: Nightingale_Cross, 35-44 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I've been on this medicine for over 5 years. It has been so successful that all of my other medications are designed around it. I will NOT stop taking it. It's quieted my mind, slowed racing thoughts, no more songs stuck in my head for weeks. I do take this with another mood stabilizer but I've been on this one much longer. I couldn't function without it. I've recommended ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on this medicine for over 5 years. It has been so successful that all of my other medications are designed around it. I will NOT stop taking it. It's quieted my mind, slowed racing thoughts, no more songs stuck in my head for weeks. I do take this with another mood stabilizer but I've been on this one much longer. I couldn't function without it. I've recommended it to family and a few other people. All have had good experiences. When I started taking this medicine I, and others around me, noticed a real difference in my personality and my moods. This is the first medicine to make me feel human again. I love it.
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Reviewer: 13-18 Female

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This medication almost killed me! I went into spasms, no control over my body at time, blured vision, milgraines, rash, congestion, sweeled up my whole body, body stiffness to the point of imobility, and ultimatly almost died within a 72 hr window! This drug should be banned! Don't use it!

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This medication almost killed me! I went into spasms, no control over my body at time, blured vision, milgraines, rash, congestion, sweeled up my whole body, body stiffness to the point of imobility, and ultimatly almost died within a 72 hr window! This drug should be banned! Don't use it!
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Reviewer: bngr, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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i had side effects from this medicine that dr's wanted to call the flu,nuemonia and a sinus cold.i had rapid heart rate that went from 115 to 142 from just standing up not even taking a step.i was tired,very fatigued,i lost 42 lbs,but no loss of appetite,i could not write i was so shakey, i think my nervous system was damged in the process because ever since then i have been having a lot of pr ... Show Full Comment

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i had side effects from this medicine that dr's wanted to call the flu,nuemonia and a sinus cold.i had rapid heart rate that went from 115 to 142 from just standing up not even taking a step.i was tired,very fatigued,i lost 42 lbs,but no loss of appetite,i could not write i was so shakey, i think my nervous system was damged in the process because ever since then i have been having a lot of problems with going into the public and trouble with shaking in my hands.so if the doc says you have a sinus infection that dont go away,thats where it starts.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Placed on Lamictal for treatment of symptoms of Bipolar, and did see some changes, mainly in aggressive behavioral and quick to react to threatening situations. Insurance suggested a generic, and the first time I took the generic I started loosening my balance, dizziness and degrading concentration. Symptoms repeated the next day as I was asked to again see if I was reacting to the generic. Return ... Show Full Comment

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Placed on Lamictal for treatment of symptoms of Bipolar, and did see some changes, mainly in aggressive behavioral and quick to react to threatening situations. Insurance suggested a generic, and the first time I took the generic I started loosening my balance, dizziness and degrading concentration. Symptoms repeated the next day as I was asked to again see if I was reacting to the generic. Returned to the non-generic and symptoms never returned. Now insurance company refuses to pay for non-generic drug. What’s a person to do?
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Reviewer: alwyzchrm, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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This medicine put me in the hospital. I was unable to get control of my legs, couldnt walk or stand. I was so dizzy that it made me vomit. The blurred vision was the last side effect to go away. Be careful w/ this medicine.

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This medicine put me in the hospital. I was unable to get control of my legs, couldnt walk or stand. I was so dizzy that it made me vomit. The blurred vision was the last side effect to go away. Be careful w/ this medicine.
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