Posted by Chloe on May 8, 2002, at 19:34:19
In reply to Dryness on Neurontin, Lamictal - does it subside?, posted by Bob on May 7, 2002, at 23:09:53
> I'm currently on a microdose of Lamcital: 5mg bid, as well as 100mg of Neurontin tid, both of which I've been taking for about a month. I have started to develop very dry hands. It seems like a pretty low dose to be experiencing these things, but I'm extremely sensitive to meds.
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> Has anyone experienced a drying out of the hands like this, and did it eventually normalize? I put lotion on several times a day, but it doesn't seem to help for very long.
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> Any input would be appreciated.
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> Thanks,
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> BobHi Bob,
I have the exact same problem with dryness and antiepileptic drugs. I found the problem got worse as I increased the dose. So my doses were so low, I was not getting much therapuetic effect.That is how I got into the flaxseed oil. Moisturizing on the outside seemed useless. I got no relief at all. But adding 1-2 tbs of FSO to my diet has made it so I can take double the neurontin and lithium I was taking before the EFA's.
So, just another plug for flaxseed oil I guess...If you are sensitive to meds, the AED's are really tough to tolerate, IMHO. I do hope it gets better for you...
Chloe
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