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Posted by AMD on May 17, 2004, at 14:06:36
I'm curious, does anyone have information on whether short-term (< 6 month) use of Lamictal and/or other anticonvulsant agents can effect long-term changes to brain structure or function? I've been taking Lamictal for 5 months, and I suspect it has hurt more than help: I've been rapid cycling since I started it (on 25 mg), and when I up the dose, I just feel zonked out and unable to concentrate. If I were to stop now, would my brain have undergone permanent neurological change?
Posted by linkadge on May 17, 2004, at 20:31:58
In reply to Brain changes, posted by AMD on May 17, 2004, at 14:06:36
I would probably say no. In general anticonvulsants are neuroprotective. They can also cause symptoms that make you feel as if your brain is dammaged - cognative slowing. This does not mean that anything has happened.
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