Posted by Coachnanci on January 2, 2001, at 11:05:02
In reply to Re: Weight gain and lamictal, posted by shellie on December 30, 2000, at 22:26:52
Hi Shellie,
I have recently added soy isoflavones along with the Primrose Oil. I also take a healthy dose of E and C.
Regarding the Lamictal, I was on 25 mg twice a day and seemed to be fine on it. Every week got better and better. Only problem was the horrible sleepy periods that almost made me feel like I had narcolepsy. However, I talked with the Pdoc who also felt it could be part of the ADHD, etc. This whole thing is so frustrating at times.
As I said in an earlier post - I just started with Depakote. I am sure it's too early to tell about weight issues ... but I managed to not eat excessively over the New Year's weekend. If anything - I probably ate less do to some diahrea as a side affect.
Anyway - I will keep you posted. Here's hoping it works out.
Nancy
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> I just started taking evening primrose oil. I wonder, Shellie, if that might help with the weight issues. I also take L-Carnitine which helped me lose weight before all of this. I will let you know how it goes.
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> Nancy-I talked to my gyn this week and she thinks primrose oil will make things worse because it stimulates estrogen. I know there is a lot written on primrose oil and PMS, but now I'm not sure I should be taking the primrose oil for this. She said to definitely increase intake of vitamin E, but I already take a healthy dose of it. So I'm pretty confused. Will set up a prolactin test for the end of this week or next. Did you get yours yet? Also, how long did it take for the lamictal to help and at what dose? Shellie
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