"i have major depression and was prescribed lamictal along with the abilify and wellbutrin that i was already taking.  i was surprised because lamictal is usually given to bipolar people and i&#039;m absolutely not bipolar, but it has really helped me.  the only side effect i noticed is a tendency to break out a little more (not the rash).  no weight gain (weight gain is an issue with so many other depression meds) and no other problems."