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Medicine to control the side-effects--what do you think?
Sat, 05/14/2005 - 19:38Comments
RE: RE: Medicine to control the side-effects--what do you think?
Submitted by Clunk1234567 on Sun, 2005-05-15 - 05:48
Hi mate, i'm on lamictal. Developing a rash while on lamictal should ring an alarm bell and should be referred to your doctor/neurologist as a matter of urgency. One of the most contemptable things about ALL the anti epilepsy drugs is the side effects, i for one would give my right arm to stop them. My biggest problem is i don't notice them all, other people d.
Hi mate, i'm on lamictal. Developing a rash while on lamictal should ring an alarm bell and should be referred to your doctor/neurologist as a matter of urgency. One of the most contemptable things about ALL the anti epilepsy drugs is the side effects, i for one would give my right arm to stop them. My biggest problem is i don't notice them all, other people d.
RE: Medicine to control the side-effects--what do you think?
Submitted by Cedar on Sat, 2005-05-14 - 19:38
Hi, I only want to share that I completely relate. In saying this there is a bit I would like to share.I have been epileptic for 36 years was on two meds for a very long time. Then I went into perimenupase and the meds were not working as effectively. So for this past 14 months it has been trial and error and still not having stability as I may want. Some meds will work for awhile for me and then my body will begin to resist them. Depakote was one I was on and I had many side affects from it including, foggingness, slurred speech and weight gain. So was taken off it.As far as anti depressents, I am someone who has a very sensitive body and sensitive to meds and side affects. So since anti depressents can cause seizure activity for some, it did for me. So I can not be on them.Anxiety meds as all meds also have side affects so yes I was on it but it also interfers with my system. This has left me to realize the fewer meds I take the better I am. So I have had to look for alternative options and try them: these can be supplements, healthy diet, exercise and staying active. Some find that medical marijuanna helps them with stress,anxiety and reduces seizures. However for me it has been a life long thing to really get to know my body and note what and what not to put into it! Hope thios helps you some.Best to you on this journey. Keep us posted.