"lamictal has been a game changer for me. i have been through the complete bipolar medication gauntlet. i now take 300 mg a day along with 200mg  wellbutin, 20 mg of adderall and hydroxyzine to sleep. i was able to stop taking xanax because of this awesome drug!! i have had this same regimen for a year and a half. before this i was about to give up all hope on medicines. please keep in mind  no medicine will never fix your bipolar disorder. as far as side effects i have had significant hair loss. i think that started with other medicines though. i have also had extremely intense dreams. that&#039;s something i&#039;m still getting use to."