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Posted by BRC on February 12, 2005, at 18:06:23
Hi,
I do not have epilepsy nor Bi-polar mania or anything. I was placed on Trileptal by my neurologist as the resutlt to help the pain caused by nerve damage in my leg and back.
However, I began to notice that the Trileptal helped with my thoughts and anxiety caused by my OCD, GAD, and Major Depression and my pdoc agreed to continue using the med.
I have been taking 1,800mg in 900mg divided doses for the past 6-8months. I have began to notice that with the extended period of use that I have developed really bad headaches and blurry vision. When I wake up each morning it feels like I have terrible headaches and have to take Motrin all day to keep them at bay and my eyes hurt terriblly.
I cannot find anything by researching the web so I thought I may ask your expert opinions.
From what I have read it says do not discontiue the medication abrubply if you have epilisy for fear that a seizure may occur.
But if you are not on the med for that and you do not have epilepsy or seizure disorders can you just stop taking it. I mean I haven't taken my doses for today and my headache is gone for the first time in weeks. And my eyes could actually focus to read and use the computer. But am I at risk for any side effects if I elect not to continue the med.
Any thoughts or comment would be appreciative.
Posted by ed_uk on February 12, 2005, at 18:13:55
In reply to Question about Discontinuing Mood Stabilizers., posted by BRC on February 12, 2005, at 18:06:23
Hi,
Are you sure you want to stop the Trileptal completely, why don't you just reduce the dose?
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on February 12, 2005, at 19:31:35
In reply to Re: Question about Discontinuing Mood Stabilizers., posted by ed_uk on February 12, 2005, at 18:13:55
I agree with Ed. Also why don't you call your neurologist and ask him if he knows of any reason this may be happening. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Ritch on February 13, 2005, at 11:20:29
In reply to Question about Discontinuing Mood Stabilizers., posted by BRC on February 12, 2005, at 18:06:23
> Hi,
>
> I do not have epilepsy nor Bi-polar mania or anything. I was placed on Trileptal by my neurologist as the resutlt to help the pain caused by nerve damage in my leg and back.
>
> However, I began to notice that the Trileptal helped with my thoughts and anxiety caused by my OCD, GAD, and Major Depression and my pdoc agreed to continue using the med.
>
> I have been taking 1,800mg in 900mg divided doses for the past 6-8months. I have began to notice that with the extended period of use that I have developed really bad headaches and blurry vision. When I wake up each morning it feels like I have terrible headaches and have to take Motrin all day to keep them at bay and my eyes hurt terriblly.
>
> I cannot find anything by researching the web so I thought I may ask your expert opinions.
>
> From what I have read it says do not discontiue the medication abrubply if you have epilisy for fear that a seizure may occur.
>
> But if you are not on the med for that and you do not have epilepsy or seizure disorders can you just stop taking it. I mean I haven't taken my doses for today and my headache is gone for the first time in weeks. And my eyes could actually focus to read and use the computer. But am I at risk for any side effects if I elect not to continue the med.
>
> Any thoughts or comment would be appreciative.That's a high dose. I wouldn't stop abruptly. You might not see a seizure result for a couple of days. When I stopped Depakote (500mg/day), I was told to halve it (250mg/day) for four days, then halve it again (125mg/day)for four days, then stop. I got blurry vision on Trileptal also.
Posted by mayajade on February 15, 2005, at 11:39:06
In reply to Re: Question about Discontinuing Mood Stabilizers. » BRC, posted by Ritch on February 13, 2005, at 11:20:29
I have also experienced blurry vision on Gabitril (another anti-seizure/mood stabilizer - I take it for moods). No headaches though. I also experience dizziness. I have had to experiment with dosages, can't go too high. And I break up my dose, taking it at two different times - one about 7:00 p.m., the other dose right before bed. This helps minimize the side effects.
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