Posted by caile on December 12, 2002, at 21:57:05
In reply to Re: trileptal sleepiness? » Ritch, posted by Krysti on December 12, 2002, at 7:57:28
Hi, I have been on low doses of Trileptal for over a year now. I can't tolerate high levels of most medicines, period. However, I have noticed that Trileptal helps me not be so anxious and relieves my chronic chest pain (caused by anxiety). On the flip side, I find I am less creative and motivated than I am when I'm off of it. I also don't have the same drive and I am more laid-back and less apt to exercise or try new things. I have gained a little weight, not because I believe the medicine in itself causes weight gain, but because I feel I have been kind of emotionally "neutered," which in my case isn't necessarily a bad thing. I miss the liberating highs, yet I DON'T miss the crippling lows. Another positive aspect of Trileptal is that it seems to repress memories of dreaming (I have a very vivid, active imagination and memories of dreaming all night can be a real pain) and I am much less prone to nightmares when I'm on it than when I'm off.
Do any of you feel similarly? Does Trileptal make it easier for you to tolerate life and be calmer, yet there isn't the same drive and creative motivation that would normally be there? Thanks for any input!
> Hmmm, strange isn't it how meds affect people so differently? I know it's been said a LOT of times, but it never ceases to amaze me. The Trileptal has been great for my sleeping. I haven't been able to fall asleep this well since I don't know when (I take 600mg at night). I only sleep about 7-8 hours and I feel pretty energetic during the day. Well, except on weekends, but I think I'm just really lazy when I'm home - don't want to clean, etc. :-O
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> At work though, I'm pretty productive.
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> Krysti
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