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Bipolar Disorder board

Hi there, help if you can :) 7th March 2004
... it....second visit, and taking now for a week...is trileptal . dont notice much of anything yet...when do effect...
... it....second visit, and taking now for a week...is trileptal . dont notice much of anything yet...when do effect ... From personal experience, I haven't had great luck w/ trileptal by itself, but have had ok experience w/it when added...
calling all lithium users...i'm one of you now 28th February 2004
... days ago. it was between that and lithium because trileptal wasnt doing the trick. i opted not for lithium because...
more drugs. 25th February 2004
... depressed, not suicidal) so pdoc added lamictal to trileptal and ritalin, and zyprexa if i get insomnia again. ... havegood luck with lamictal? the idea is to ween off the trileptal after a few weeks (til the ohter stuff kicks in) ... helping and id be worse off than i am now....so off the trileptal means off theritalin, because ritalin is what gets...
... so pdoc added lamictal to trileptal and ritalin, and zyprexa if i get insomnia again....
... depressed, not suicidal) so pdoc added lamictal to trileptal and ritalin, and zyprexa if i get insomnia again. ... havegood luck with lamictal? the idea is to ween off the trileptal after a few weeks (til the ohter stuff kicks in) ... helping and id be worse off than i am now....so off the trileptal means off theritalin, because ritalin is what gets...
Risperdal 23rd February 2004
... lithium, dapakote, tegretol, neurontin, topamax, trileptal . Several of them are ant-seizure meds originally...
... the eating everything in sight) and told me to take trileptal twise a day. He said it was for epilepsy (as you...
... the eating everything in sight) and told me to take trileptal twise a day. He said it was for epilepsy (as you ... I am glad you found something new to try. I am on trileptal for epilepsy, but it is a mood stablizer too like ... works for you. As far as the birth control issue, trileptal as well as several other mood stabilizers (that are ... up method (ie condoms, gel/foam, etc). I hope the trileptal helps you, Angie...
Women on siezure meds for Bi-Polar!! Need your input! 20th February 2004
... I am on Trileptal , which is originally a mecdication to treat siezure ... while taking it is not a good idea. I've been on Trileptal almost two months and after a pregnancy scare decided ... I should go in to my GYN. She had never heard of Trileptal before and is going to research if for me and get...
... Hi! i knw exactly your situation. i am on trileptal as well, and needed birth control not necessairly...
Super rapid cycling 9th February 2004
... .you can imagine. In the hospital they raised my trileptal , I thought it was helping, but it seems that it was ... acn't believe I am back to this. Oh, and about the trileptal , I should have known because this has happened before...
... . Weael: I don't think it is an effect of trileptal . In my case, I was like this before the trileptal ... both mood stabilizers though (an I have to stay on trileptal for epilepsy too). Angie...
... .you can imagine. In the hospital they raised my trileptal , I thought it was helping, but it seems that it was ... acn't believe I am back to this. Oh, and about the trileptal , I should have known because this has happened before...
general opinion? 7th February 2004
... not nearly as severe as they used to be, thanks to trileptal , a good therapist, and a sympathetic and caring pdoc ... what i think of as extreme, becaues like i said the trileptal and my intellect has helped me get that under control...
... what i think of as extreme, becaues like i said the trileptal and my intellect has helped me get that under control...
... a little more severe swings, although not always. Trileptal works pretty well for me too, but I actually required...
Fresh out of the hospital 5th February 2004
... regular doc will be back soon too. They raised my trileptal to 150 mg am, 75 mg afternoon, 300 mg at night. Plus...
... regular doc will be back soon too. They raised my trileptal to 150 mg am, 75 mg afternoon, 300 mg at night. Plus...
Depakote better than Lithium 3rd February 2004
... for new mood stabilizers there is also: neurontin, trileptal , and topamax. I am sure I've left some out, but I...
Feeling way too bipolar again (long) 1st February 2004
... careful w/meds. I'm on 200mg of topamax, 300 mg of trileptal (both initially for seizures, but my psych doc riased...
the famous and bi polar 14th January 2004
... lamictal. im on that alone right now. just weened off trileptal . so far so good, but im not sleeping properly, which...
topamax to the max! 14th January 2004
... of the neuroleptics may cause this problem. I think Trileptal is a neuroleptic too, and possibly tegretol. Topamax...
topamax and depakote 12th January 2004
... of 'why' it has worked pretty well. Now, I am on trileptal and topamax. The combo idea seems to work pretty...
Trileptal 12th January 2004
... ritalin. so i take ritalin twice during the day and trileptal at night and it seems to be working pretty well. ...
... ritalin. so i take ritalin twice during the day and trileptal at night and it seems to be working pretty well. ...
... mydaughter had a serious allergic reaction to trileptal she was sickfor days this reaction also caused her...
... taking lithium two weeks ago. Before that I was taking Trileptal and it made me so tired. I took 600 mg in the am...
... Hi, I have been on trileptal just a bit ago but I stopped it because I was always ... happen. I was feeling out of it when I was on the Trileptal but I thought at least I wasn't going manic but then...
... Hi, I have been on trileptal just a bit ago but I stopped it because I was always ... happen. I was feeling out of it when I was on the Trileptal but I thought at least I wasn't going manic but then ... combination and rediscover happiness. I'm currently on trileptal , but I will let you know if I find something better...
very confused about everything... 8th January 2004
... more alive. lots and lots of caffeine:) i was on trileptal and it was just so sedating that i may as well have...
Trileptal & Seroquel 4th January 2004
... i am currently on trileptal and ritalin (to keep me awake and alert and functioning ... the seroquel if i start having insomnia again. the trileptal i have increased the dosage of over the last few months ... anyways, i havent has to take the seroquel while on the trileptal yet, but the trileptal seems to be working fairly...
11 Year Old Son... 4th January 2004
... told your doctor what happened when he forgot his Trileptal ? Maybe there's something to that, as my doctor has ... to relief fast. Maybe reducing or eliminating his Trileptal might help--but only a doctor can say that for sure...
What is bipolur dissorder? 2nd January 2004
... antidepressants, and the mood stabilizer that I am on ( Trileptal )-- I don't know whether it really helps the depression ... of the depressive phase for now, so I won't know if Trileptal works until that becomes an issue again. I know...
Mood stabilizers... opinions?!? 30th December 2003
... reservations about it but again I would stress if the trileptal is working you should stick with it. There are other...
... i am on trileptal as well, and had the issue of birth control. i recently...
my list 5th December 2003
... ativan zyprexa seroquel (2 or 3 more that i forgot) trileptal ritalin now the last two are what im on now. they...
drug induced mania? 4th July 2003
... are you sick of liver damage risk and bloodwork? Try TRILEPTAL ! Ask your pdr. about the new version of Depakote, ... the fog from being lazy and zombified has lifted! TRILEPTAL bypasses your liver completely but still does its...
TRILIPTAL 6th December 2002
... I am on trileptal , geodon, ambien, seroquel, levoxl (for thyroid), and ... a few more.......I am finding trileptal to hold the moods steady as it is supposed to.......
Manic Depression and Anti-Depressants - some experiences and some questions 14th July 2002
... be on for a long-term basis. So I was switched to trileptal . And that was pretty bad at first, I was rapid-cycling ... extra ad, and if I'm feeling manic, I will take more trileptal (its a anti-seisure med) and seroquel. I'm doing...

Birth Control board

what really interferes with pills? 24th February 2006
... iseofulvin) Anticonvulsants (Example: Dilantin, Tegretol, Trileptal , Topamax, Mysoline) Barbiturates (Examples- Amytal...

Blood Disorders board

Side Effects from med's 11th September 2004
... I'm on Trileptal , Lamictal, Adderall XR and Seraquel for Bipolar II...

Bone Disorders board

any 1 tell me if u can get osteomyelitis 10th November 2003
... neuralgia after battling osteomyelitis, and takes Trileptal (similar to Neurontin, but with fewer side effects...

Bowel Disorders board

Colon Cleanse - More harm than good? 19th March 2004
... fiber. Nothing really helps. But I recently began Trileptal which is just making the problem worse....
... fiber. Nothing really helps. But I recently began Trileptal which is just making the problem worse. I get those...

Brain & Nervous System Disorders board

Body jolts. 31st August 2007
... due to med he was taking for seizures. He was on trileptal . He described some of the same sensations that you ... have. The jerks went away when he got off of the Trileptal . Have ou seen a nuerologist, it definetly sounds...
+for GAD antibody, CNS disorder, no diabetes 21st December 2006
... including The ones you mentioned. Now I only take trileptal ...maybe I need to switch back to depekote? I have ... free of seizures for about 4 years, I have been on trileptal for about the last 3 1/2 and they both work....I have...
Cavernous Angiomas 18th October 2006
... seizures the new nuero(fired my other one)put me on trileptal 600mg. Was doing fine,then I had another seizure,...
... that may not cause the extreme side effects of the trileptal you are currently on.but the biggie here?inform yourself...
Buzzing at base of head 27th August 2006
... tool against my head and won't stop. My seizure med ( Trileptal ) is the only one which has helped this sensation ...
I fall down twice I m scared I have 3months baby 11th February 2006
... could be called epilepsy. So now I m treated with trileptal what do you think ? of all of this ?...
What a Illegal Substance has done to me. 27th May 2004
... Im going to die. Last night i took my seroquel and trileptal , but couldn't go to bed my thoughts were racing that ... attacks from stopping. Im back on seroquel now with trileptal and I still get nerve sensations and a lot of anxiety ... before bed and heart pounding occasionally from trileptal . Im in a bad state too, that I dont know what to...
Pineal Cyst ???/help Please!!! 29th February 2004
... FOR THE SEIZURES CAUSED BY THE CYSTS HE PUT ME ON TRILEPTAL 300MG A DAY. I DOUBT IT WILL HELP I AM STUCK HERE...
Severe pain in head, please help diagnose!! 22nd September 2003
... but i'm not sure what tests I shoudl have. I am on Trileptal because in june i had a really bad fainting spell...
... was common with CFS and wants me to come off of my Trileptal ( When i had that blackout and went unconscious, my...
... by Dr. Anthony Murro" it lists all seizure stuff. Trileptal also gives headaches & double- vision. Needs to be...
What next, I'm dizzy, numb\burning, and thats about it! 22nd July 2003
... right side) Medication has helped. I took the drug Trileptal . I quit taking my meds six weeks ago and the symptoms ... back. I'm sure my doctor will have me taking the Trileptal again. Keep your doctor up to date on your symptoms...
Tourettes Syndrome problems 18th April 2003
... my doctors nor myself know about. So I'm only on Trileptal and Fluvoxamine (OCD) and nothing else. Neither of...

Cerebral Palsy board

non cp dating someone with cp 2nd March 2007
... be doing so to pay for my medicince. I take Keppra, Trileptal , Topamax and Limictal. And if I were to have to pay...
Seizures, Laughing Bringing Them On 27th September 2004
... all the scans, MRIs and EEGs the doctor prescribed Trileptal . Even though, the mentioned tests did not show any...
10 yr old just put on Trileptal - started seizures at 10! 27th March 2003
... My daughter is 5. She has been on trileptal for about a year now. She has not had any problems ... upped her dosage, so the switch was made. While the trileptal has less side effects, there is not a lot of long...
... with epilepsy. A short time ago he started taking trileptal . Last Saturday, the morning after the night of his...
... cause of death? If it had anything at all to do with Trileptal , especially. This message caught my attention b ... /c I have a 17-yr-old who has been on Trileptal for almost three years. She had a seizure and then...

Children's Health board

Seroquel and Ritalin for 12 year old 7th February 2005
... much more hyper and out of control. He's also on Trileptal , Depakote and an anti-anxiety med which was just given...

Chronic Fatigue board

Anyone take Provigil? 27th September 2003
... choroidal fissure cyst in my brain), So i was put on Trileptal to control seizures. I have been exhausted since ... it) And my CF specialist said i shoudl come off of trileptal , because fainting is common with CF. But myneurologist...

Dental Problems board

lingual nerve damage from wisdom tooth extraction 13th February 2008
... used for nerve pain. Some examples are Neurontin, Trileptal , Lyrica, etc. Another category of meds that is used...
Question about Teeth/Gum Pain? 8th July 2006
... or just come out of the blue. I am currently taking Trileptal , an anticonvulsant. Usually it helps but this time...
Extreme Chronic tooth pain 27th May 2005
... over 60. Im only 40!! He prescribed medication called Trileptal 600MG a seizure medicine to relieve the pain. It does...

Depression board

Nauseated Anyone else experienced such? Zoloft, Trileptal & Generic Restoril 15th May 2008
... that is working for me: 50 mg of Zoloft and 600mg of Trileptal . However, I have been taking it now for almost 8 ... brands but I insisted on non-generic for the Zoloft and Trileptal (I am paying the difference) but the Restoril is generic ... the culprit. Another Note: I did drop down the Trileptal to 300mg for a week but I now back up to 600mg after ... Thanks, Aarondawg Aarondawg what dose of Trileptal did your doctor start you on? I read that you're only ... taking Tegretol for 16 years. He said Tegretol and Trileptal are nearly identical drugs. He wants me to start ... taking Trileptal again at 75mg per day. I'm just wondering if I had...
... [QUOTE=zachboy;3574043]Aarondawg what dose of Trileptal did your doctor start you on? I read that you're only ... taking Tegretol for 16 years. He said Tegretol and Trileptal are nearly identical drugs. He wants me to start ... taking Trileptal again at 75mg per day. I'm just wondering if I had...
I feel like a pharmeceutical timebomb! 18th August 2006
... stabilizers, sleeping pills blah blah. I am currently on Trileptal , Klonopin and Concerta. I'm concerned this mixture...
DH needs some major meds 16th August 2006
... for the anger issues - my husband is on Trileptal , which you may have heard as Tegretol in the past ... 21 and was full of anger when I first met him. The trileptal kind of mellows him out, and makes him walk away when...
Meds Death and addiction...HELP 7th July 2006
... for a week and got put on the medicines celexa and trileptal and i started a new job in the middle of all that...
What does it feel like to be on medication? 16th January 2006
... little strength, but it did nothing for me mentally. On trileptal , I actually saw double vision, and my blood readings...
Difference between counselors? 2nd November 2005
... currently depressed and getting worse. She is on trileptal for the manic part but nothing for the depression...
Newbie with a big problem 10th July 2005
... start Effexor. I also take Wellbutrin 100mg bid, Trileptal 300mg bid, Lamictal 100 mg bid. I notice my mind...
Pulsatile Tinnitus Sign In If You Have It 14th May 2005
... doctor just thought I was even crazier! I now take Trileptal and Klonopin (anticonvulsants), so that seems to help...
Lexapro and Pregnancy 23rd April 2005
... My pdoc changed me to Lexapro from Wellbutrin and Trileptal when my husband and I sought infertility treatment...
New and very scared- long post 22nd April 2005
... maybe I had SAD or something. Anyways, I was put on Trileptal and Wellbutrin after getting out of the hosptial in...
... my doctor put me back on Wellbutrin SR 150 mg and Trileptal 300 mg. A week later she told me to stop the Lexapro...
Trileptal causing depression? 28th March 2005
... yes Trileptal am cause depression. I lost my 14 yr old son to Trileptal...
... Yeah... Trileptal can cause depression. Maybe your physician can try...
Anyone taking Cymbalta? 9th March 2005
... actively" suicidal. Well, my doc just took me off of trileptal but I really have know idea why...see I used to feel ... just going insane and couldn't do ANYTHING at all and trileptal took the insane feeling away...anyhow, not sure how...
What type do you have and what works for you? 6th March 2005
... exercising...and I have severe social anxiety...I am taking trileptal (which is the only medication that has ever helped...
Which comes first? 22nd February 2005
... at once? if so, a medication that worked for me was trileptal ...if you mention this to your doc it might help ....
Trileptal..depression? cymbalta? extreme anxiety... 22nd February 2005
... I was prescribed Trileptal as a mood stabilizer, it is also used for Bi-polar...
... and wellbutrin just flat out sucked... how much trileptal are you taking ...i am taking 1800 mg ...maybe your...
Confused & Worried 17th February 2005
... Adderall XR/XL, Klonopin, Risperdal, Seroquel, Neurontin, Trileptal , and probably others which I forgot about. Nothing...
searching for answers 16th February 2005
... time...but this insane feeling stopped when I went on trileptal ...this is a seizure medication used to treat depression...
Can't stop crying 28th December 2004
... the depression over the years. Recently I started Trileptal as a mood stablizer. One of the symptoms is crying...
Is it really a chemical imbalance or is it situational depression? 23rd September 2004
... Paxil, Klonopin (which i take more responsibly) and Trileptal and yes in my case i do benefit from them. hope...
What do I do now 19th August 2004
... wife and kids for no reason. Now i'm on Luvok and Trileptal . I was on 1800mg of trileptal but really that just ... something that is going to get me out of this funk. Trileptal just doesn't do it and I'm tired of all these other...
Desperately Depressed and Alone 8th August 2004
... several epilepsy meds (Tegretol, Topamax, Lamictal, Trileptal , Keppra, Klonopin) that have been very useful in controllin...
Bi polar II depression tx with epilepsy meds? 30th January 2004
... lamotrigine, or the new improved version of tegretol - trileptal ? When I gave up the meds three months ago I have...
Does the time of day meds. are taken make a difference?? 16th November 2003
... diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and I have been on Trileptal for about a month. I just saw my psychiatrist for ... energizing. I know that as we were increasing my dose of Trileptal , I felt tired at first, but now I have adjusted to...
... diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and I have been on Trileptal for about a month. I just saw my psychiatrist for ... energizing. I know that as we were increasing my dose of Trileptal , I felt tired at first, but now I have adjusted to ... lol Thanks for your answer Kerry. :) What is Trileptal ? I hope Lamictal helps you. My pdoc. told me...
... Thanks for your answer Kerry. :) What is Trileptal ? I hope Lamictal helps you. My pdoc. told me ... Hope you feel better soon too! Hello again! :) Trileptal is a "mood stabilizer." It's an anticonvulsant that...
... Thanks for your answer Kerry. :) What is Trileptal ? I hope Lamictal helps you. My pdoc. told me...

Diabetes board

Diabetes and BiPolar 11th November 2005
... glucophage,amaryl and actos for the Diabetes and neurontin, trileptal and zoloft for the bi-polar. Besides the manic...

Disabilities board

very depressed 9th March 2004
... wellbutrin a day, 1 10 mg. of lexapro and i also take 2 600 trileptal a day. that isnt counting my pain meds... I am tired...

Drug Interactions board

xanax vs. valuim????what is the difference? 29th January 2007
... my anxiety none of these drugs help.. I also was on trileptal with these meds that drug didnt help either and I...
... my anxiety none of these drugs help.. I also was on trileptal with these meds that drug didnt help either and I...
pregnancy 31st December 2003
... course form birth control....specifically a combo of trileptal and ritalin. im not trying to get pregnant, im just...

Ear, Nose & Throat board

swollen tonsils for 3 months, choking! 19th July 2008
... this, but I stopped taking prescription drugs (xanax, trileptal , trazadone) at the beginning of May!! When will it...

Eating Disorder Recovery board

I'm new - just found this board 17th September 2004
... under the care of a pysch - who has me on Lexapro and Trileptal . Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not so good...
... under the care of a pysch - who has me on Lexapro and Trileptal . Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's not so good...
Binge problems-which antidepressant? 17th September 2004
... five years. I am under a doctors care - and I take Trileptal (sp?). I was skeptical at first, thinking it wouldn...


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