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trileptal

Tue, 05/10/2005 - 07:47

Does anyone know if you are on his medication

1. Does it make you gain weight

2. Does it make you use the washroom alot more

As for it does both,was wondering if this was normal reaction to the drug

 

Comments

RE: trileptal

Submitted by floppinggirl on Sat, 2005-05-14 - 11:16
I have been on triliptal for about a year it has been one of the best tolorated medicines I have tried and it holds back the seizures. I havent gained weight but nor have I lost weight. As for washroom breaks I drink to much fluids so I visit it more then most.

RE: RE: trileptal

Submitted by chips on Sat, 2005-05-14 - 19:34

I was on it for amonth and did not find it helping meat all.Mt Dr.now has me on Epival 500 mg twice a day

seems to be helping abit now

I was on it for amonth and did not find it helping meat all.Mt Dr.now has me on Epival 500 mg twice a day

seems to be helping abit now

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