Posted by Larry Hoover on September 5, 2003, at 8:50:58
In reply to PAGING LARRY HOOVER~PLEASE Re: ANTI- VS. ANTI- » Ima, posted by galkeepinon on September 3, 2003, at 3:33:41
> Neurontin made me very sluggish and tired, where as Lamictal doesn't. This is my experience.
> I did some searching in Dr. Bob's archives and saw this post:
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20000429/msgs/31755.html
> Also, a very knowledgeable poster here, 'Larry Hoover' would most likely be able to help you better on your other questions.
> I will *page* him at the heading of your post and hope he sees it LOL :-)That's the way to get my attention. ;-)
> I wish you the best!
> Hope this helped a little.
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> > Im sorry if my post was confusing.
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> > Is there a difference between an anti-siezure med
> > and an anti convulsants.No.
> > Neurontin vs. Lamictal
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> > Convulsions and siezures sound alot a like. Is this a symantical distinction?They're interchangeable words, for all intents and purposes.
> > Or are these two drugs affecting the brain in really different ways.The drugs definitely work in different ways, but some of the effects overlap.
> > Im on neurontin and Im not very happy with it. Ive many good things on this site about lamictal.
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> > Are they similar?
> > Thanx
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> > Peace
> > ImaNot similar chemically. Similar in some effects. The use of anti-convulsant medication as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder does not follow a clear logical path (There are theories, but that's not what I'm talking about. Bipolar disorder is not considered to be a seizure disorder.) We do it because we understand the general effect on people with bipolar disorder. Their mood is more stable and predictable.
Neurontin, in my opinion, is often overhyped for use as a mood stabilizer. For some, it is ideal, but many people are disappointed by it. Lamictal seems to be useful to a larger percentage of people than is Neurontin.
Lar
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