"this medication has been very helpful as a mood stabilizer, along with seroquel and klonopin.  it keeps me more &quot;even.&quot; although i have breakthrough depression and some manic symptoms here and there, for most part, it&#039;s been useful when it comes to preventing full-blown episodes, along with the other meds.  i hope it continues to do so.  i take 200 mg total daily.  i haven&#039;t noticed any side effects, and i&#039;ve been pretty consistent taking it.  lamictal takes a long time to titrate up.  it&#039;s done me a lot of good.  i&#039;m working long hours and living a productive life."