Posted by Ritch on May 15, 2003, at 9:38:06
In reply to Re: Trileptal: any positive experiences???, posted by Microkitty on May 14, 2003, at 23:43:33
> I have been on Trileptal for a while, 900mg 2x day
> In many ways it has been extremely helpful. I am sensitive to meds that cause drowsiness, Trileptal
> did not do this. I have had anger and impulse problems, much of that has changed. But I have a couple of concerns. Beyond the cost, my worry seems to have become worse, and if I miss a dose for 12-24 hours (usually due to financial reasons,
> my doc has been giving me samples) I completely freak out. It really scares me. Has anyone else had the same results?? I also take Prozac and Serequel, Clonipin and Ritilin. My doc wants me to take Gabitril also. Where will it end? I have been diagnosed as Bipolar, but my biggest problem
> has been anxiety and worry. That is where many of my troubles seem to go back to. I am not drinking
> or taking questionable drugs. Mr. Stress
> I feel really overloaded
>If the Trileptal seems to have worked for the anger and impulse problems, perhaps you can talk to your pdoc about possibly getting rid of some of the other meds (which likely have been scripted for the same thing). Ritalin could be aggravating your generalized anxiety. Maybe if you ditched the Ritalin you wouldn't need to add on Gabitril?
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