Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1055483

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Hyponatremia /Trileptal

Posted by sheilac on December 5, 2013, at 12:59:35

I have known that hyponatremia is a side effect of Trileptal and that it produces edema.

But is there anything that can be done about it besides stopping the med?

Is it dangerous?

Can you just take a water pill? Drink more water?

Take supplements?

 

Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » sheilac

Posted by jane d on December 5, 2013, at 13:42:39

In reply to Hyponatremia /Trileptal, posted by sheilac on December 5, 2013, at 12:59:35

> I have known that hyponatremia is a side effect of Trileptal and that it produces edema.
>
> But is there anything that can be done about it besides stopping the med?
>
> Is it dangerous?
>
> Can you just take a water pill? Drink more water?
>
> Take supplements?
>
>

Yes. It's very dangerous. I don't know if there is anything to do but why wouldn't you just stop the Trileptal?. Drinking more water is the last thing you would want to do.

 

Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » jane d

Posted by Sheilac on December 5, 2013, at 14:28:14

In reply to Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » sheilac, posted by jane d on December 5, 2013, at 13:42:39

How do you know for sure if you have this from Trileptal?

I've failed so many meds and the irritability is terrible. It seems like Trileptal really helps me.

 

Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » sheilac

Posted by phidippus on December 5, 2013, at 17:59:08

In reply to Hyponatremia /Trileptal, posted by sheilac on December 5, 2013, at 12:59:35

edema alone is not proof of hyponatremia.

Eric

 

Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » phidippus

Posted by Sheilac on December 6, 2013, at 6:14:10

In reply to Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » sheilac, posted by phidippus on December 5, 2013, at 17:59:08

> edema alone is not proof of hyponatremia.
>
> Eric

That's what I just found out. Thank goodness. I can't stop my Trileptal!

 

Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » Sheilac

Posted by Phillipa on December 6, 2013, at 9:13:16

In reply to Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » phidippus, posted by Sheilac on December 6, 2013, at 6:14:10

Sheila so all is well now? Phillipa

 

Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal

Posted by ed_uk2010 on December 6, 2013, at 14:22:05

In reply to Hyponatremia /Trileptal, posted by sheilac on December 5, 2013, at 12:59:35

Do you actually have hyponatraemia? What is your sodium level (on your last blood test)?

 

Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal

Posted by Sheilac on December 6, 2013, at 18:02:15

In reply to Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal, posted by ed_uk2010 on December 6, 2013, at 14:22:05

I haven't had a doctor check my sodium levels.

I seem to just have edema issues in my feet.

 

Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal » Sheilac

Posted by ed_uk2010 on December 8, 2013, at 2:39:45

In reply to Re: Hyponatremia /Trileptal, posted by Sheilac on December 6, 2013, at 18:02:15

> I haven't had a doctor check my sodium levels.
>
> I seem to just have edema issues in my feet.

I think you should have your sodium/electrolytes checked, but they are probably normal.

Certain blood pressure meds cause swollen feet, especially amlodipine (Norvasc/Istin). Do you take anything similar?



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