"i have been on lamictal (lamotrigine is the generic i take) for 5 years and i take 400mg a day for bipolar 2. it has changed my life. i rarely even take naps anymore and before lamictal i would stay in bed. the trick to any medication is to take it the same time everyday. it took less than a week for my husband and i to notice a significant change in my personality. i have accepted that i will be on this for the rest of my life and that&#039;s fine because lamictal gave me my life back!!!"