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trileptal
Tue, 11/12/2013 - 23:18Comments
Re: trileptal
Submitted by humility on Wed, 2013-11-13 - 01:55
Re: trileptal
Submitted by law609 on Wed, 2013-11-13 - 02:26
That had to be pretty scary.
You need to get off that medicine, it's not for you. Don't be afraid to ask for another type or to speak up, this is your health. It's hard to understand what your body is putting you through.
It takes alot of research & talking to people to get answers. Just remember one thing, seeing you got this & can't control it. Don't let it run your life. It's still fresh, but don't let it stop you from doing things you like to. You will fall in a bad depression.
It's something to never be embarrassed about. It took me years to realize that, but you shouldn't be. I hope you have family/friends support.
Sleep depreviation, hot weather, stress & sinus issues are big triggers.
The driving part is hard, that's going to be a challenge.
I hope this doesn't happen again.
That had to be pretty scary.
You need to get off that medicine, it's not for you. Don't be afraid to ask for another type or to speak up, this is your health. It's hard to understand what your body is putting you through.
It takes alot of research & talking to people to get answers. Just remember one thing, seeing you got this & can't control it. Don't let it run your life. It's still fresh, but don't let it stop you from doing things you like to. You will fall in a bad depression.
It's something to never be embarrassed about. It took me years to realize that, but you shouldn't be. I hope you have family/friends support.
Sleep depreviation, hot weather, stress & sinus issues are big triggers.
The driving part is hard, that's going to be a challenge.
I hope this doesn't happen again.
Re: trileptal
Submitted by dskelding on Thu, 2013-11-14 - 16:30
My 13 year old son has been taking Trileptal for 5 years and he still has occasional issues with sleepiness and blurred vision. It sounds like the dosage is too high for you...as everyone else stated, you need to build up over a period of weeks. It is also really important to eat before you take your meds. He cannot take any on an empty stomach or he will get really tired and dizzy. Please talk to your doctor - Lamictal is another option that has shown less side effects for my son. We are currently reducing his Trileptal and increasing Lamictal. Check in town for any kind of organization that can help people with medical conditions or disabilities. You definitely qualify for assistance with transportation. All of the advice you have received here so far here is excellent - this is a great forum for support. Please keep us all posted and ask as many questions as you want. There are lots of people who are here to help and have experienced what you are going through. Good luck and please talk to your doctor. If you don't get a good response, find another one. You are the customer - always remember that.
My 13 year old son has been taking Trileptal for 5 years and he still has occasional issues with sleepiness and blurred vision. It sounds like the dosage is too high for you...as everyone else stated, you need to build up over a period of weeks. It is also really important to eat before you take your meds. He cannot take any on an empty stomach or he will get really tired and dizzy. Please talk to your doctor - Lamictal is another option that has shown less side effects for my son. We are currently reducing his Trileptal and increasing Lamictal. Check in town for any kind of organization that can help people with medical conditions or disabilities. You definitely qualify for assistance with transportation. All of the advice you have received here so far here is excellent - this is a great forum for support. Please keep us all posted and ask as many questions as you want. There are lots of people who are here to help and have experienced what you are going through. Good luck and please talk to your doctor. If you don't get a good response, find another one. You are the customer - always remember that.
Re: trileptal
Submitted by law609 on Wed, 2013-11-13 - 01:28
I'm very sorry you are going through this.
How long have you been on this medicine? If it's been over 5-7 days and you are still feeling that way, get off it. It's not the right type for your body. There is so many different type of medicines you can take.
Does your town have a bus where they can pick you up & take you places? Maybe talk to your doctor with that issue, they may be able to assist you.
I hope things get better!
I'm very sorry you are going through this.
How long have you been on this medicine? If it's been over 5-7 days and you are still feeling that way, get off it. It's not the right type for your body. There is so many different type of medicines you can take.
Does your town have a bus where they can pick you up & take you places? Maybe talk to your doctor with that issue, they may be able to assist you.
I hope things get better!