lamictal controls seizures if you take it at the right time. i am...

I take that pill every other day sometimes every 2 days and can function a lot better and i have gained my memory back, everytime someone has a seizure they receive new brain cells. I have noticed I can exress my self much better as a result of my seizure. You will be alright . Good luck Ruth

I also had severe memory problems taking the Lamictal. After attempting to change seizure meds ( worse side effects ). I went back on the Lamictal but only took half the dose. My memory is back now & thankfully no seizures yet.

PLease tell us about your tremors and twitches/jerks. My 17 year old daughter was on Lamictal for photosensitive epilepsy. It did not control the absence seizures and after about two weeks her right hand started tremoring. She has been off the Lamictal (on Depakote, off Depakote, on Keppra, off Keppra) for almost six months but the tremor continues plus she has muscle jerks in her upper body and right leg which have progressively worsened since January. Doctors can't figure it out, chiropractic hasn't helped either.

I have always taken depakote (10 years) for my seizure disorder. About 2 years ago I started taking lamictal and since then I have had the same problems, difficulty reading and remembering things. I also used to be a very good speaker and could carry on an intelligent conversation. Now I cannot remember words, and can't spell them. I also sometimes switch the order of the words or forget halfway through the conversation (even midsentence) what I am talking about. For ten years on depakote I never had any of these side effects they are horrible. I am currently switching back to depakote and can't wait to be done with the lamictal. The side effects I experience with depakote pale in comparison to those I have experienced with lamictal

Depakote works for me but I had to try a few times to find what works for me so don't give up. Just wanted to let you know that there are other options, you aren't stuck. After finding what worked for me I managed to go through five years of college and get my degree with good grades. You will too, I have only had that problem with reading on lamictal. You should try something else.

Are you in college? If you are, most likely there is a students with disabilities program that you can get into. I had to do that at my college. You just need to have your neurologist send a letter verifying the trouble that your having because of your medication and you fill out some forms, then the school can give you extra things that may help you out, like extra time to complete assignments. Also, there are so many different meds out there for seizures, believe me, I've tried 4 already. Try something else until you find what works for you. I am also on Lamictal, I was fine until I started the 200mg dose, now I have such extreme body aches and chills, I can't function. The doc told me to go down to 150mg and see if it helps. We'll see!

I am so glad I read your posting. I am also in school pre-nursing and everything I study I forget. I have been on and off Lamictal for bipolar disorder. Most recently I have been having a wierd trembling sensation running down my left arm and leg. It feels like I am going to lose muscle control, in combination with this I have heart tremors or it feels that way. I am also on Lithium and I am ready to just quit both because this is driving me crazy. I wonder if it is the medication or something else. Anyway I get what you are saying