"because of weight issues, my doctor decided lamictal was the only way to go because it wasn&#039;t supposed to cause weight gain.  while they just upped my dosage to a therapeutic amount, i can say my friends noticed a difference at lower dosages.  it really does make a difference and i&#039;m hoping at the current dosage, i completely even out.  i also take paxil (my depression was severe when i was diagnosed with bipolar disorder) and xanax.  i do choose to take the lamictal in the evenings because it makes me very groggy."