
Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Has anyone heard of Lamictal?

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Yeah, it was originally an anti-convulsant used for epilepsy but is v. good for bipolar xx

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Great for bipolar - no weigh gain.

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it's good. i'm on it

Hapless
did they explain possible side effects especially the rash.

deleted_user
yeah I know of the rash. Im also on Effexor xr...and they just added this new med.

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I've been on it for almost a year with seroquel and cirtraline (sp)... its worked well, I was on effexor before that...

MOooser
Yes I was put on it but I suffererd really badly with headaches so they stripped me down and I am now on Epillim also known as sodium valporate. They are used to stabilize moods. xxx

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thanks all
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