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Lamictal side effects/weight changes? Or Tegretol?
Mon, 08/13/2007 - 13:19Comments
Re: Lamictal side effects/weight changes? Or Tegretol?
Submitted by Believe on Wed, 2009-07-29 - 11:49
Hi Elizabeth,
I was started on Lamictal when I was first diagnosed. I am extremely sensitive to medications and was taken off of Lamictal because of a reaction. I was then put on Tegretol. The side effects were very hard to adjust to in the beginning, but eventually it got better. It was a hard road at first though. But, again, remember I am extra-sensitive to any kind of medication. I still experience side effects to a much lesser degree than in the beginning when I am not in tip-top shape and let myself get rundown-- and then oh boy-- are the side effects back! (i.e. sickness, not getting enough sleep, etc. ) After having a breakthrough seizure Topomax was added on top of Tegretol. That was a mess! I started having problems breathing and I dropped 6 lbs in the first week alone. I was rapidly taken off of Topomax and my Tegretol level was just increased. I haven't noticed any weight differences with Tegretol. I still haven't gained back the 10+ lbs. I ultimately lost while on the Topomax.
I hope the info helps and good luck!
Hi Elizabeth,
I was started on Lamictal when I was first diagnosed. I am extremely sensitive to medications and was taken off of Lamictal because of a reaction. I was then put on Tegretol. The side effects were very hard to adjust to in the beginning, but eventually it got better. It was a hard road at first though. But, again, remember I am extra-sensitive to any kind of medication. I still experience side effects to a much lesser degree than in the beginning when I am not in tip-top shape and let myself get rundown-- and then oh boy-- are the side effects back! (i.e. sickness, not getting enough sleep, etc. ) After having a breakthrough seizure Topomax was added on top of Tegretol. That was a mess! I started having problems breathing and I dropped 6 lbs in the first week alone. I was rapidly taken off of Topomax and my Tegretol level was just increased. I haven't noticed any weight differences with Tegretol. I still haven't gained back the 10+ lbs. I ultimately lost while on the Topomax.
I hope the info helps and good luck!
I have been diagnosed with
Submitted by Kristygodfreyquarrell on Sat, 2020-02-29 - 04:08
I have been diagnosed with TLE. I was having 10-15 seizures a day. I was in ICU twice and i was intubated and in an induced coma as i stopped breathing. Thank god i was in hospital both times. I have a 7yr old son. Im so scared that will happen when im at home. Im on lamictal. I ha e major insomnia. I would love to hear from other people that are scared of their diagnosis. And any advice about dealing with anxiety due to beimg scared. Thanku :)