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Tegretol
Mon, 12/12/2005 - 08:28Topic: Medication Issues
I am currently taking Carbamazepine (Tegretol) 400mg to be upped every 2 weeks until my seizures stop. Question is - Will I feel like a zombie forever? I know most meds make you feel drowsy and everyone is different but seriously do all meds make you feel like you're on another planet?
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Submitted by joex1 on Sun, 2006-08-20 - 18:43
I've been on tegretol for 13 years and have suffered thorugh many ide effects. I tried othe meds, but they did not work. When my Dr put me back on Tegretol, I asked him for Prozac, which helped tremendously-reduce moods, weight and sleepiness. I know introducing this drug can be risky, but I've never had a problem. Good luck