Community Forum Archive
The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.
lamictal for complex partial seizures
Thu, 05/12/2005 - 14:26Comments
RE: RE: RE: lamictal for complex partial seizures
Submitted by ahiggins on Thu, 2005-07-07 - 09:25
Hi Penny,
I was reading the strings on this subject and notice your reply with Neurontin. My husband has been on Neurontin for a year and does show several side effects. He does not speak and does have severe brain damage. As far as the side effects I notice he is drooling alot, maybe this medicine is having him forgetting to swallow? Also does get aggitated. Can you tell me your experience on Neurontin? This may help me to determine what you have been experiencing. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Alina Higgins
Hi Penny,
I was reading the strings on this subject and notice your reply with Neurontin. My husband has been on Neurontin for a year and does show several side effects. He does not speak and does have severe brain damage. As far as the side effects I notice he is drooling alot, maybe this medicine is having him forgetting to swallow? Also does get aggitated. Can you tell me your experience on Neurontin? This may help me to determine what you have been experiencing. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Alina Higgins
RE: lamictal for complex partial seizures
Submitted by untamedcherub on Wed, 2005-05-25 - 15:03
Hi,
I have been taking 300mg of Lamictal and 2400 mg of Neurontin for complex partial seizures since March 5, 2005. So far, I have not had another seizure although my 24 hour EEG showed sharp waves. This means that my brain has activity that inidcates that there is a potential for seizure, I have not noticed any horrible side effects lately. However, I did get chills for the first few days as they dosage was risining from 150 mg to 300mg. There is a rumor that Nuerontin causes weight gain. I am not sure.
untamedcherub aka Emmi
Hi,
I have been taking 300mg of Lamictal and 2400 mg of Neurontin for complex partial seizures since March 5, 2005. So far, I have not had another seizure although my 24 hour EEG showed sharp waves. This means that my brain has activity that inidcates that there is a potential for seizure, I have not noticed any horrible side effects lately. However, I did get chills for the first few days as they dosage was risining from 150 mg to 300mg. There is a rumor that Nuerontin causes weight gain. I am not sure.
untamedcherub aka Emmi
RE: RE: RE: lamictal for complex partial seizures
Submitted by pennyhickey on Mon, 2005-06-27 - 10:22
Hi morning,
what happened? I also hate seeing him on the Topamax too because that stuff is also heavy duty. I had to take it for migrains and went off because I was so tired and also confussed at times. I couldn't even go up to the 200 mg that the doctor wanted me to take and Shawn takes twice that amount. I don't know anything additional about the Neurontin. He seems to have no side effects.
Thanks
Penny
Hi morning,
what happened? I also hate seeing him on the Topamax too because that stuff is also heavy duty. I had to take it for migrains and went off because I was so tired and also confussed at times. I couldn't even go up to the 200 mg that the doctor wanted me to take and Shawn takes twice that amount. I don't know anything additional about the Neurontin. He seems to have no side effects.
Thanks
Penny