Posted by tina on July 26, 2000, at 7:31:49
In reply to Update on meds and thank yous, posted by Greg on July 25, 2000, at 12:40:34
Greg: My distinct pleasure. You'd do the same for me. Just a comment: I take Rivotril 3X a day. It is an anti-convulsant/anti-seizure med and it apparently stabilizes my moods too. That's why the doc gave it to me when it was determined I had Bipolar II tendencies. Don't know why they work, they just do!
Very glad you are getting more info on your meds. Definitly better to be safe than sorry.
Have a great day
luv ya
Tina> All,
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> First of all, thanks to everyone for their input, advise and support. As usual you were there for me.
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> I was unable to get the Despiramine Rx filled as the pharmacy was out of the dosage I needed, I get that today. I did start the Tegretol yesterday and WOW!!! About 45 minutes after taking it (the prescribed dose is 200mgs am, 200mgspm) I got really loaded. And by loaded, I mean smoked a joint of really good weed loaded. I started to laugh, get really stupid, head rushes when I stood, etc. Then came the munchies... After dinner, I ate 3 pcs of Pizza, a quarter gallon of ice cream, and my personal favorite Peanut Butter (just the jar and a spoon, thank you). Sure I gained at least 5 lbs last night. Needless to say I woke at 1am with some pretty intense stomach cramps. After eating, I just pretty much just passed out on the couch. I hope this is a normal side-effect of the med and will pass. I certainly can't take this at work, I couldn't focus to do my job. I'm feeling pretty much like a zombie this am, and to top things off, I have to meet with the big boss at 1pm to try to convince him to purchase a quarter million dollar software package. I think I'll just hide under my desk instead.....
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> I've read the info you all have given me and quite frankly am a little concerned. Looks like some real potential for problems. I'm going to print your inputs on the meds and fax them to my doc today. I need some more reassurance that we are taking the right course of action here. Better safe than sorry, right? Why do they give an anti-seizure med for mood stabilization?
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> Thanks again to everyone for the help and support. A special thanks to Tina who spent an hour on the Internet with me last night tracking down info on these meds. Thank you for being such a good friend, I'm very lucky to have you.
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> I will let everyone know how it goes. If anyone has any direct experience with either or both of these meds together, I'd like to hear about it.
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> Have a peaceful day all,
> Greg
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