"i started on lamictal after having manic episodes on zoloft as well as wellbutrin. i was a heavy cigarette and marijuana smoker. in the first couple weeks of starting lamictal, i was able to quit smoking weed and cigarettes!! i didn&#039;t have insomnia as i previously did when trying to quit marijuana. my mood was much improve. i had been suicidal before and i started exercising again on lamictal. i developed an unknown rash about 2 years into lamictal and stopped immediately. the rash disappeared. it looked like 8 mosquito bites all over my legs. i was forced to try abilify which made me gain over 40 pounds and take naps during the day. today, i have started back on lamictal and am back on track with exercising and enjoying life."