to me it just looks like another "head on a post" zombie type med that disassociates you and your mental functions. when the VA had me on zombie meds i had no moods, interests, desires, like "a head on a post". how much permanent damage they do to your brain i have no idea, but they do subvert your brain.
like Laika "i just don't argue anymore"
to the shrink, you are no longer in control, you are controlled by the medication. ( zombie [ meaning no will of your own ] )
REF:
Lamotrigine - PubMed Health
you should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways and you may become suicidal (thinking about harming or killing yourself or planning or trying to do so) while you are taking lamotrigine for the treatment of epilepsy, mental illness, or other conditions. A small number of adults and children 5 years of age and older (about 1 in 500 people) who took antiepileptics such as lamotrigine to treat various conditions during clinical studies became suicidal during their treatment. Some of these people developed suicidal thoughts and behavior as early as one week after they started taking the medication. There is a risk that you may experience changes in your mental health if you take an antiepileptic medication such as lamotrigine, but there may also be a risk that you will experience changes in your mental health if your condition is not treated. You and your doctor will decide whether the risks of taking an antiepileptic medication are greater than the risks of not taking the medication.
Lamotrigine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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loss of balance or coordination
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double vision
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blurred vision
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uncontrollable movements of the eyes
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difficulty thinking or concentrating
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difficulty speaking
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drowsiness
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dizziness
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diarrhea
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constipation
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loss of appetite
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weight loss
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stomach, back, or joint pain
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missed or painful menstrual periods
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swelling, itching, or irritation of the vagina
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uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
My shrink is lobbying me to take Lamictal for my BP2. I've been refusing ever since I was dx'd as diabetic because I don't want to mess with my bg's. But more stress in my life is causing more mental meltdowns than I can handle, so I may have to give in.
Has anyone ever used this medication and had it interfere with your blood sugar?