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Posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 19:19:34
I had to go back on the Lamictal! I saw the nurse at my Dr.'s office and she talked me into going back on it. I have to admit I did great on it(better than I have in 18 months) but it caused acne and weight gain. I quit it about a month and a half ago on my own. I don't really know what to do. I love how good I feel on it but Im really picky about my appearance and can't stand those side-effects. Do you know of another drug really similar to Lamictal? Can I take Topamax and Lamictal at the same time?? EGGY
Posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 22:03:49
In reply to What med is closest to Lamictal? Can I mix Topomax, posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 19:19:34
Hi EGGY, What dose of Lamictal were you on? I take it now after stopping it a year ago, and 2 weeks ago went back on it. How are you feeling (emotionally) off of Lamictal? I'm really picky about my appearance too and can't stand those side-effects. I was going to try Topomax (I have a little weight to lose) and weight loss is one of the good side effects of Toppomax-I had a friend who lost almost 100 Lbs on it.
I'm going to check something for you about taking the 2 together. Please get back to me:-)
Kristen
==================================================================================================> I had to go back on the Lamictal! I saw the nurse at my Dr.'s office and she talked me into going back on it. I have to admit I did great on it(better than I have in 18 months) but it caused acne and weight gain. I quit it about a month and a half ago on my own. I don't really know what to do. I love how good I feel on it but Im really picky about my appearance and can't stand those side-effects. Do you know of another drug really similar to Lamictal? Can I take Topamax and Lamictal at the same time?? EGGY
Posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 22:09:16
In reply to What med is closest to Lamictal? Can I mix Topomax, posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 19:19:34
check this out
http://neuro.www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum_2/EpilepsyF/Topamaxworksforus.htmlEven thought this says child-read on>TOPAMAX, LAMICTAL ... prescribed at the same... http://www.bipolarchild.com/newsletters/0003print.html
Did it help a little?
Kristen
Posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 22:22:57
In reply to Re: What med is closest to Lamictal? Can I mix Topomax » Eggy, posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 22:09:16
I can't read the Harvard link but I really appreciate the other link. I'm reading it now.
Posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 22:32:43
In reply to Re: What med is closest to Lamictal? Can I mix Topomax » Krissy P, posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 22:22:57
Posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 23:00:18
In reply to GREAT!!! :-) Let me know what you think (nm) » Eggy, posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 22:32:43
I'm gonna tell my doc that I agree I should have never quit the Lamictal. But the weight gain is not a side effect that I will accept. Then I'm going to give him the pouty look and say "I'll stay on the Lamictal if you let me take Topomax". I lose so much weight on Topomax. I just love the stuff.If he says "no" then I'll just take what Topomax I have left then ask him again later. He May not remember me asking before. I know this is kinda "not right" but I'm gonna do it anyway. (he said before that I can't take Topomax with lamictal, but I am now with no side effects...he just doesn't know it!)
I don't advise playing pharmacy it has really screwed me up lots of times. Been locked up in a psych ward for it! I'll probably regret it this time too.
Posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 23:24:49
In reply to Re: This is what Im gonna tell Pdoc » Krissy P, posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 23:00:18
Hey EGGY SOunds good to me:-) LOL I would do it. I've done it too, and with ok success. But I am saying here that whatever works for you and keep asking your pdoc! Dang I never said that "Weight gain is a side effect I will not accept"-shows ya how assertive I am. MAN! Did your doc say no to both? and what were his reasons anyway?
==================================================================================================> I'm gonna tell my doc that I agree I should have never quit the Lamictal. But the weight gain is not a side effect that I will accept. Then I'm going to give him the pouty look and say "I'll stay on the Lamictal if you let me take Topomax". I lose so much weight on Topomax. I just love the stuff.If he says "no" then I'll just take what Topomax I have left then ask him again later. He May not remember me asking before. I know this is kinda "not right" but I'm gonna do it anyway. (he said before that I can't take Topomax with lamictal, but I am now with no side effects...he just doesn't know it!)
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> I don't advise playing pharmacy it has really screwed me up lots of times. Been locked up in a psych ward for it! I'll probably regret it this time too.
Posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 23:36:04
In reply to Re: This is what Im gonna tell Pdoc » Eggy, posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 23:24:49
Well I am on Lexapro, Vistaril, Seroquel,Ativan and just started the Lamictal again. I was already taking the Topomax but he didn't know it. I remember him saying the first time I started on the Lamictal that I had to go off the Topomax. So I don't want to take it if there really is a drug interaction of some kind. I see him on the 25th and I am going to continue the Topomax until I see him...and hopefully after I see him. I also went off my Ambien because it was eating up my esophogus. So now I am taking Restoril again. Boy he might just kill me!! I gotta quit this self medicating. But I got sleep dont I??? My husband is going with me to the Pdoc this next time and oh boy is the shit gonna hit the fan. I told my husband the doc told me to take the restoril and the Topomax. Eggys in troooouble.
Posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 23:46:25
In reply to Re: This is what Im gonna tell Pdoc » Krissy P, posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 23:36:04
Oh EGGY.......... Been there done that. Try not to do it, but if you chose to, PLEASE BE CAREFUL. I am great at self-medicating and I finally learned-the hard way NOT TO.
Please please be careful k?
I just care, will you keep me posted please?
Kristen
==================================================================================================> Well I am on Lexapro, Vistaril, Seroquel,Ativan and just started the Lamictal again. I was already taking the Topomax but he didn't know it. I remember him saying the first time I started on the Lamictal that I had to go off the Topomax. So I don't want to take it if there really is a drug interaction of some kind. I see him on the 25th and I am going to continue the Topomax until I see him...and hopefully after I see him. I also went off my Ambien because it was eating up my esophogus. So now I am taking Restoril again. Boy he might just kill me!! I gotta quit this self medicating. But I got sleep dont I??? My husband is going with me to the Pdoc this next time and oh boy is the shit gonna hit the fan. I told my husband the doc told me to take the restoril and the Topomax. Eggys in troooouble.
Posted by chiron on March 16, 2003, at 17:19:30
In reply to What med is closest to Lamictal? Can I mix Topomax, posted by Eggy on March 14, 2003, at 19:19:34
It's good to hear that someone else noticed acne on Lamictal. The doctor said she hadn't heard of it causing acne. Otherwise, I would probably still be on it.
Posted by Krissy P on March 16, 2003, at 17:50:16
In reply to Re: What med is closest to Lamictal? , posted by chiron on March 16, 2003, at 17:19:30
This is weird, cuz I started Lamictal 2 weeks ago and I am noticing a few new pimples-which I very rarely get. I wonder if the 2 are related and what causes it?? I would like to find out.
==================================================================================================It's good to hear that someone else noticed acne on Lamictal. The doctor said she hadn't heard of it causing acne. Otherwise, I would probably still be on it.
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