"this medication literally saved my life. i was diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 1. i also experience mixed episodes and psychosis.  i&#039;ve tried countless antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics. upon being recommended this anticonvulsant, i was skeptical. it took a while to titrate to the effective level. i am now on 300 mg of lamictal every day. this medication gave me head aches at first, i also experienced weight loss. i still have my bad days but they&#039;re not as intense and frequent as they were before this medication. i now have the will to live again, thanks to lamictal."