"i started lamictal about a year ago. nothing else worked, the medicines made me tired and sometimes worse. my family noticed a huge change in my moods and i don&#039;t nearly get angry at all. this medication is awesome! i take 400mg a day now, but i was pretty bad! i thought i was better once and stopped taking it and oh boy my family was like get back on your meds! i will never stop taking this medication again! my son has bipolar as well, i am going to ask doctor to try him on it as well! only side effect is dry mouth."