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Anticonvulsants (Epilepsy prevention drugs)

This forum is the place to discuss anticonvulsants, which prevent epileptic seizures. Anticonvulsants include Barbiturates ( Barbexaclone, Metharbital, Methylphenobarbital, Phenobarbital, Primidone), Hydantoins (Ethotoin, Fosphenytoin, Mephenytoin, Phenytoin), Oxazolidinediones (Ethadione, Paramethadione, Trimethadione),Succinimides (Ethosuximide, Mesuximide, Phensuximide), Benzodiazepines (Clobazam, Clonazepam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam, Nitrazepam, Temazepam), Carboxamides (Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Rufinamide), Fatty acid derivatives (Valpromide, Valnoctamide), Carboxylic acids (Valproic acid (Sodium valproate & Valproate semisodium). That’s a lot of drugs to deal with! Whichever one(s) you are on, you can talk about your experiences here.

lamictal and drug abuse

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my husband is taking 200 (blue tab) of Lamictal for bipolar. He has been on it since 4/2006. He has previous addiction problems with cocaine and alcolhol. Now is drug abuse is totally out of control. he says it is worse than ever. I think it has to do with mixing alcohol/ drugs/ and lamicital....

by User avatar stormchic50606

Dilantin plus insomnia

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Hello. I have been on Dilantin for about 9 years. I have in the last 3 years developed severe insomnia. Wake up every 1-2 hours, all night long. Have tried most every sleeping pill and various forms of natural remedies with no relief. I also have a thyroid adrenal problem so I am not sure which one...

by User avatar pmcgall6498325

Addiction from Clonazepam

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I have been taking the drug clonazepam for almost a year now for Severe Anxiety Syndrome(SAS) and I have found that it has been highly addictive for me to the point of over dosing. Also whenever I miss taking it, I get very anxious, shakey and dizzy. It became so intense one time i had a massive...

by User avatar Guest

Can taking Lamictal cause a seizure?

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I have been taking 25mg of Lamictal for 8 days. I am taking it for Bipolar II/major depression. On day 3 my right side from my head to my feet went numb and tingled for about 15 minutes. It was a very stange feeling. Has anyone else had something like this happen to them while taking this...

by User avatar Liberty188784

Weight loss with Topamax

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I am going to be starting on Topamax soon for weightloss. I was wondering how many mg i should start to take and work up to? And what i should expect? THANK!

by User avatar Guest

Epilepsy Drug Topamax May Boost Birth Defect Risk

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A small study done by British scientists has shown that the use of epilepsy drug topiramate (brand name Topamax) in pregnancy increases the chances of birth defects. Besides controlling epilepsy, Topamax is often prescribed for treating migraine headaches. Migraine headaches are common conditions...

by User avatar Laylah

Is it likely to get Depakote prescribed for migraines?

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Hello, I hope you can help me out here. I am 49 years old and I can freely say that menopause is driving me crazy Not only that I have to deal with night sweating, mood changes etc., my migraines had gotten worse too. So, is it likely to get Depakote prescribed for migraines?

by User avatar shanon17072575

Anti-Convulsant Drug Helps In Alcohol Addiction Treatment

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Recent study found that an anticonvulsant drug called Topiramate which is generally used for treating epilepsy seizures and heavy migraines can be helpful for people with alcohol dependence. Drug reduces desire for alcohol by addressing neurotransmitter imbalances located in the brain and those are...

by User avatar Tim

I have been taken 50mg of Lamictal twice a day

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I have been taken 50mgof Lamictal twice a day for many years, I also take 3mg of Coumadin five days a week, and 1.5 mg twice a week. In the last few weeks I have felt very sleepy, and not up to doing all the things that I would like to do. Any Answers to this/ Thanks. Helene

by User avatar Guest

Dylantin w/ cold meds

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My boyfriend was recently given Dylantin for seizures. He also just aquired a cold and is getting a fever because of it. What medicine can he take for it? He's already on Tylox for the pain cuz when he had the seizure he fell and broke his shoulder.

by User avatar Kathryn012064037