"i have tried and failed every medication out there!! i just could not tolerate the side effects and weight gain. i came very close to suicide and i finally got on lamictal. what a difference!! i am finally not having the mania keeping me up for days and the severe depression of constantly writing suicide letters. i am also on klonopin. i had to go off my meds during my pregnancy and my husband said &quot; i will never get you pregnant again!!!&quot; that is how much better i am on the medication. my dose is 300 mg. split twice daily. i had gastric bypass as well and i am tolerating it the same as i was before. i have been on lamictal for 8 years.i wanted to share my experience so that i might touch someones&#039; life and make a difference!"