"i was very tearful when my doctor prescribed lamictal because i had only been on ssri medications in the past (they really messed me up and i was hospitalized). my doctor prescribed me lamicatal at 25mg for 2 weeks, then 50mg for another 2 weeks, with maintenance at 100mg after that. i was tearful because i was terrified to relive what had happened before. much to my surprise, lamictal is what i consider my &#039;life saver&#039;. i feel my moods have been maintained and balanced since beginning this medication. i have not experienced any weight gain at all only headaches from time to time. my libido has actually increased and i read that this medication can affect the menstrual cycle (which it has for me. has made them lighter!). i love lamictal !"