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Gabapentin	8.25	5.97	2.58	4
Lamotrigine	7.5	5.58	5.21	2
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Keppra	6.5	5.34	5.99	12
Lamictal	4.88	4.68	4.97	8
Depakine	3.33	4	5.24	3

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Effectiveness of Lamotrigine by Condition

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Epilepsy, Seizure & Spasm

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Effectiveness on "Epilepsy, Seizure & Spasm"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Lamotrigine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	10%	0%	80%	10%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	10%	0%	80%	10%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	90%	10%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	10%	0%	60%	20%	10%
Coordination/Motor Skills	10%	0%	70%	20%	0%
Digestion	10%	0%	90%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	10%	10%	30%	40%	10%
Energy	10%	0%	70%	10%	10%
Eyesight	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Memory	0%	10%	80%	10%	0%
Mental Clarity	10%	0%	60%	20%	10%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	10%	10%	50%	30%	0%
Sexual Health	10%	0%	80%	0%	10%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	10%	0%	50%	40%	0%
Stress Level	10%	20%	50%	20%	0%

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Commonly Reported Lamotrigine Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	33.3%	33.3%	0%	33.3%	0%
Blurred Vision	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Cold Symptoms	33.3%	33.3%	0%	33.3%	0%
Concentration / Focus Problems	71.4%	0%	28.6%	0%	0%
Confusion	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%
Depression	80%	10%	10%	0%	0%
Dizziness	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	80%	10%	10%	0%	0%
Energy Loss	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Fatigue	70%	10%	10%	10%	0%
Gas	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Insomnia	33.3%	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Lethargy	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	33.3%	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%
Stomach Ache	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Lamotrigine Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Apathy / Indifference	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Energy Loss	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Increased Depression	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Lethargy	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Suicidal Tendencies	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%

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Episodes since taking Lamotrigine

Since taking Lamotrigine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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13.3%

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User Comments about Lamotrigine

03 Jun 2010

Lamotrigine has stopped me from getting auras due to complex partial epilepsy, however, when I was at a high dose I would get heart palpitations every day very severely. My doctor lowered my dosage and the palpitations stopped. Also, I skipped a dose one day and had an aura that day, so don't skip any doses.

—Posted by Dave