[Gretta]

I just registered to this site tonight because I was diagonsed as BPII for the second time in the last few years (I'm a 28 yr. old female). I've been on the web all night trying to research other possible mental health disorders because I too am questioning the effectiveness of lamictal. I've been on lamictal for about 2 months now and was prescribed 200mg, however due to the cost of the meds (over $200!) I have cut my dosage in half. I was also prescribed wellbutrin, but due to chronic stomach issues I am unable to take it. I thought maybe my difficulties with the lamictal was because I am not taking an antidepressant with it. Anyway, it seemed to keep me calm initally, but this past week has been horrible. I missed 2 days of the medication and have not been "right" since. I can't say for sure, but I think my PMS this week is having an effect on its ability to be as effective. So, I hadn't experienced the side effects you mentioned- but am worried because it doesn't feel like it is working at all. Also, I was reading about Intermittent Explosive Disorder which I had never heard of prior to this evening. I know BP is often mis-diagnosed, and it seems that I have traits of both disorders. You may want to google it and see if you relate.