"lamictal is a great medication. the titration takes quite a while, but it&#039;s worth it -- honestly. it isn&#039;t too effective at controlling the hypo or full blown mania -- as something like geodon -- but it&#039;s a crown jewel for depression, especially treatment resistant depression. in terms of side effects there are few to none for most people. what i got was some mild dizziness and photosensitivity/blurred vision (a little irritating but nothing serious). in combo with zoloft this was the &quot;power cocktail&quot; i was on for years."