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Is anyone using LAMICTAL
Sat, 03/18/2006 - 12:45Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
I have just been diagnosed with epilespy. I am on my 5th week of medicine. I am on Lamictal. I have so many side effects from this stuff. It's bugging me. I'm 22 years old. Am I going to able to go back to school and finsish college? Has anyome my age had this and gone back to school and lived a regular life. I'm scared that i wont be able to.
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Re: Re: Is anyone using LAMICTAL
Submitted by banditte1 on Sun, 2006-11-12 - 23:09
I did it did not work at all. VNS is the way to go.
On Lamictal & Have a VNS ...
Submitted by justbearlie on Mon, 2006-11-13 - 00:31
On Lamictal & Have a VNS ... I am actually on Lamictal and also have a VNS too. I have had side effects from Lamictal, such as dark circles under my eyes and occasional depression etc. But all in all I would have to say they are minor. All sz meds effect each person differently. Just because they effect me one way doesn't mean they will effect the next person the same way. It is just trial and error. I can only speak from my experience. But from the 9 years I have been on it. I have done very well. Now though, with the combination of Lamictal and the other sz meds I am on(zonegran and clonezapan) and my VNS therapy I am doing the best I have ever done. I am doing great. My sz's are more controlled now then they have ever been. VNS therapy is WONDERFUL!!
Re: Is anyone using LAMICTAL
Submitted by shere1122z on Sun, 2006-11-12 - 20:40
I had to stop taking Lamictal because of the side effects, along with the fact that the dr increased my dose too quickly. It mad me crazy. I was very agressive and I wanted to hurt anyone who made me mad. I never did, but I sure wanted to!