"i&#039;m bipolar and i guess for a year or two i was trying to stabilize my mood with pain killers (i&#039;ve had cervical spine surgery and lung surgery so have access). when i started taking lamictal it seemed like my pain subsided and i was able to easily quit using my medication. also haven&#039;t felt a need to drink alcohol. feel very stable and seems like my interests are coming back. i&#039;ve taken lamictal before for a couple years and don&#039;t remember why i got off. first time i took it i got a rash but it went away. this time have not experienced a rash. taking 200mg morning 200mg night. seems to be a perfect dose for me. so much easier with my business, wife, and kids. they didn&#039;t deserve my mood swings."