Posted by Rozey86 on October 22, 2003, at 9:16:39
In reply to Re: Lamictal,Neurontin,Lorazepam,Seroquel,Trilepta » Rozey86, posted by Emme on October 21, 2003, at 21:45:00
Thak you . You were very helpful.
> Your doctor has a responsibility to explain your medications to you: what symptoms each is expected to help with, what its mode of action is, what side effects you may have, why multiple medications are indicated,etc. I suggest you write out all your questions, such as why he/she chose each drug, and make sure you get all your questions answered.
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> You're on 3 anticonvulsants and no standard antidepressants. Are you bipolar? Also, 3 of your meds are useful for anxiety problems. Plus the OTC sleep aid. Do you also have anxiety?
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> Here's a reader's digest version of some generalities:
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> Lamictal, anticonvulsant, also good for mood stabilization and known for antidepressant properties.
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> Neurontin, anticonvulsant, gentle anxiolytic properties.
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> Trileptal, anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer.
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> Lorazepam. a benzodiazepene. Anxiolytic.
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> Seroquel. Atypical antipsychotic. Some find it helpful for mood stabilization, help with sleep, and anxiety (more powerful for me than a benzo).
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> Do you feel your depression is improving? Is the problem with your eyes controlled? (I didn't know seizures could be restricted to the eyes...hmmm)
> You can always go to another doctor for a consulting opinion.
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> Emme
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> > Can anyone help me understand why I am on all these meds? I take 3200mg of Neurontin,25mg Lamictal,1mg of Lorazepam,25mg of Seroquel,600mg Trileptal and I also take an otc nighttime sleep aid. I know I have deep depression and seizures in my eyes. Any help would be good.
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