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Posted by Caper on September 6, 2004, at 23:54:43
Hi everyone,
After two spontaneous (20 minute notice) trips to another part of my country, combined with a massive spending spree and practically no sleep (among other symptoms), I finally believe it- I really AM bipolar.
So I'm on Trileptal now. 1200mg a day, divided between morning and night.
I was just wondering if others on this medication could share their experiences, either good or bad.
Thanks in advance,
Caper
Posted by partlycloudy on September 7, 2004, at 13:38:57
In reply to Trileptal and weight gain or other experiences?, posted by Caper on September 6, 2004, at 23:54:43
Off subject - sorry - but please check the Substance board. (Nice to see you posting again. Good luck, Caper!)
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Posted by olysi79 on September 7, 2004, at 18:26:48
In reply to Trileptal and weight gain or other experiences?, posted by Caper on September 6, 2004, at 23:54:43
Hi caper, Trileptal has a great side effect profile... as far as weight gain is concerned, it's not a typical side effect but can be with all meds... watch your hunger and what your eating/craving and if things change, keep in touch /w the old PDOC about it!
Chris> Hi everyone,
>
> After two spontaneous (20 minute notice) trips to another part of my country, combined with a massive spending spree and practically no sleep (among other symptoms), I finally believe it- I really AM bipolar.
>
> So I'm on Trileptal now. 1200mg a day, divided between morning and night.
>
> I was just wondering if others on this medication could share their experiences, either good or bad.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Caper
Posted by katia on September 8, 2004, at 2:21:35
In reply to Re: Trileptal and weight gain or other experiences? » Caper, posted by olysi79 on September 7, 2004, at 18:26:48
Hi,
I'm on Triletpal at 450mg and I don't really have side effects other than a wierdness in my hands. It feels like I have sandpaper on them or they feel fuzzy/prickly when I touch things today. I forgot to take my dose last night - maybe that has something to do with it. I was at an art festival in the HOT sun and had three glasses of wine. I was deyhdrated I think if not suffering from heat exhaustion. It was awful. Mabye that plays a part in the wierdness in my hands.On the other days, my hands feel tight or nervey - like nerves shoot through them. I also don't have to urinate as much on Trileptal. I wondering if this is an indication that something is going on with my kidneys from this?
I've been on over six months now combined with Seroquel for sleep at 25mg and for the past four with paxil 12.5mg as well. I haven't gained weight, but I haven't lost either. My mood has gottten stable(r). I'm not totally stable, but I'm sure that is a mythical place anyway.So anyone know about these wierd feelings with my hands? Anyone else experience it?
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