"i&#039;ve been on 200mg of lamotrigine for 5 years. i also take 50mg of seroquel at bedtime which also helps immensely with my insomnia. and yes, it took a moment to pull that last word our of my brain and i do goof up words sometimes, but so do all the other alcoholics i know and love. i self medicated for many years and it worked even better after quitting 2 years ago. i still am a little manic, and vaguely depressed under stress, but this treatment has been a lifesaver. i highly recommend giving it a try if your unhappy with your current regimen, but you&#039;ll have to give it time. it took me about 6 months to get the full benefit."