Posted by JahL on March 24, 2001, at 19:50:59
In reply to It's Lexie the Lamictal/Topamax Poster Child, posted by Lexie on March 24, 2001, at 19:27:15
> >Well, you have all heard me brag on my pdoc, he has had me taking Topamax 400 mgs. almost one year now with Lamictal 500 mgs. Never any side effects to mention. I was doing so well I took it on myself to stop the lamictal, didn't think I needed it. Guess I was wrong. When I went back to see the doc he decided he would rather I try Gideon [do you mean Geodon?] with the topamax. I did, it nearly killed me, nasua, fatigue etc.., When I called him he didn't want to give up on the Gideon. He wanted me to continue! What is up with this? I want my Lamictal?
Sounds like you need it!
> > He even said eventually he wants to take me off the Topamax. So what's the scoop? Did Dr. Wonderful find out something not so wonderful about these drugs he is not telling me? Have any of you heard what is supposta be so wonderful about Gideon?
Zyprexa w/o the weight gain?
> >Those 500 mgs. of Lamictal are looking pretty good right about now, I am not going anywhere near that Gideon "Poison"!!!!!! Lexie
The only really worrying thing I've read about Lamotrigine is its melanin-binding properties, which mean it could theoretically accumulate in the eyes longterm, possibly causing damage (!) However this aspect was reviewed during trials & nothing significant showed up (over a yr I think).
Having read some of yr previous posts, I too wonder why yr pdoc won't put you back on Lamictal. If it ain't broke, why fix it?
J.
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