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no periods with Trileptal?
Sat, 09/02/2006 - 20:08Topic: Women With Epilepsy
Hi - For about the past five months or so, I have basically had no period when it was time. I've taken a pregnancy test and that is not the reason. My meds have changed around some but I have consistently been on 900-1200mg of Trileptal a day. Has this affected anyone else? I have had a particularly stressful spring and summer so I know that this could be a cause also. Thanks for any input.
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Re: no periods with Trileptal?
Submitted by angel_lts on Sun, 2006-09-03 - 07:26
I have been taking trileptal for four years now. I have no problem.
How old are you?
take care
Lisa
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Hi Winston, I too am on
Submitted by Raid on Sun, 2006-09-03 - 08:04
Hi Winston,
I too am on Trileptal for the last 7 or 8 years. I have not had any problems with regard to my period with trileptal.I am currently on 750mg in the morning and 900mg at night. Previously I was on Tegretal and I have been told that Trileptal is an upgraded version of Tegretal. The only problem I would experience would be having a lot of attacks around time of period. Nothing else. Having said that I know strees and anxiety is a big factor with causing attacks so try and stay as stress free as possible.I am not sure if it would cause you to not have periods though. I did yoga for a couple of months and this really helped an awlful lot.
Take Care,
Raid.
Re: no periods with Trileptal?
Submitted by Susan C on Sat, 2006-09-02 - 21:55
Not me! I have my periods just fine and have been on 1200MG trileptal/day. I know if you're below body weight (severly below) you could stop having periods...so many reasons. I would take it pretty seriously and contact my gyno immediately. Good luck finding out.