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I have taken gabapentin (which is similar) but for visual snow. While I'm not diagnosed as bipolar, I have noticed that gabapentin does level out your emotions some. I've considered trying lamotrigine but have been scared of the allergic reactions it can cause. Gabapentin may work as an alternative.

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I didn't have that side effect on Lamotrigine. That was my 4th drug for no seizures. I'm on 300mg/day with it. Was at 400mg, but if I take too much I get hit with something I'd call total body dull pain where I can't do much other than sit there in a ball and wait for my body to get rid of enough of it. Based on the other comments, that's a lot more than for bipolar doses.

Yeah, the "skin blistering and falling off" thing is frightening. But I guess that it's rare.

And damn, I take two drugs with that potential side affect. And may be starting a third :(

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