bipolar disorde
"I have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and have found Lamictal (lamotrigine) to not only balance my mood, but to elevate me back to feeling human.  This is profound and very refreshing.  Having experienced mild to very severe depression all of my life, I have also had an acute and moderately severe manic episodes. Over the past two months I have worked my Lamictal dose very slowly up to 200mgs of Lamictal coupled with 25 to 100mg of Seroquel (primarily for insomnia and secondarily for mood).  Side effects have included memory loss, word recall problems, and distinct weight gain (even though I exercise often and rigorously).  Overall I would say this is a wonderful medicine."