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Posted by woolav on July 18, 2005, at 7:57:15
Since I have been on trileptal I have had no emotions, except mostly anger. Granted, its helped my bp2 symptoms, I havent thought of suicide and I havent had hypomania episodes, but now I feel nothing*....Its like I am angry or bitchy all the time according to my husband..And I do see that. I dont want to stop taking the tripletal because it has helped with the first aspects I mentioned. But I dont want to be like this either. I am going to the pdoc soon and want to know what I should tell him. (besides the truth) I always like to have some thoughts about what I need to do when I see the doc. Like, maybe adding another med or something..
For those that are new to the board:
I take:
300 mg lamictal
20 mg prozac
600 mg trileptal
3 mg klonopinAny suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Sandy..
Posted by crazychickuk on July 18, 2005, at 8:04:18
In reply to Emotionless Now.........., posted by woolav on July 18, 2005, at 7:57:15
Hi to me, you are taking to much, i would get a second opinion from another pdoc if he trys to raise the dose or wants to add another..
what have you been dx with ? and which med is for what ?
Posted by SLS on July 18, 2005, at 8:21:16
In reply to Emotionless Now.........., posted by woolav on July 18, 2005, at 7:57:15
Hi Sandy.
> Since I have been on trileptal I have had no emotions, except mostly anger. Granted, its helped my bp2 symptoms, I havent thought of suicide and I havent had hypomania episodes, but now I feel nothing
I have been on Trileptal for several months. What you describe is EXACTLY what I experienced early in treatment. However, those things completely disappeared. My advice is that if you have not been at 600mg for at least a month, try to be patient.
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by woolav on July 18, 2005, at 9:55:02
In reply to Re: Emotionless Now.........., posted by SLS on July 18, 2005, at 8:21:16
Hey, I have been dx with BP2. Also panic disorder.
S
Posted by woolav on July 18, 2005, at 9:57:59
In reply to Re: Emotionless Now.......Crazychick.., posted by woolav on July 18, 2005, at 9:55:02
Hi Scott, I have been on that med for over a month now, about 7 weeks I believe. If this doesnt subside, I will have to lower the dose or something. it just seems like there is always some sort of give and take with meds. Before, I could be happy, but then the next day, be crying and want to go off and die...Sometimes life just sucks!! I try and try but in the long run, I cant find the right meds..... :(
Sandy
Posted by crazychickuk on July 18, 2005, at 11:11:24
In reply to Re: Emotionless Now.......SLS, posted by woolav on July 18, 2005, at 9:57:59
YOu have to keep tying the med route !!
try lowering the dose maybe? can you get of one of the others?
or try maoi? or something else? i hate it when ppl say their on more than 2 meds i really do it scares me!!
Donna xx
Posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2005, at 19:09:23
In reply to Re: Emotionless Now......., posted by crazychickuk on July 18, 2005, at 11:11:24
Donna remember you're afraid of all meds. Some of the others need their meds. Behavior can get them in trouble. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by SLS on July 18, 2005, at 19:55:49
In reply to Re: Emotionless Now.......SLS, posted by woolav on July 18, 2005, at 9:57:59
Hi Sandy.
> I have been on that med for over a month now, about 7 weeks I believe.
It sounds to me like you have given Trileptal a fair trial. A few more weeks should definitely be enough to see whether or not the cognitive side effects disappear. If I were in your position, I would be reducing the dosage now to 300-450mg to see if the side effects persist. I'm hoping that for you, 300mg is just as good as 600mg therapeutically. I have a feeling you'll find a dosage that works for you. As always, there are no guarantees.
I wish I had an easier answer for you, but I think you are doing everything right.
- Scott
Posted by crazychickuk on July 19, 2005, at 2:34:28
In reply to Re: Emotionless Now....... » crazychickuk, posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2005, at 19:09:23
I no i no.... just stating my point accross
i really dont like people on to many meds it scares me !!if u remember back to about 1 - 2 yrs ago u will understand xx
Donna xx
Posted by linkadge on July 19, 2005, at 19:14:25
In reply to Re: Emotionless Now....... phillipa, posted by crazychickuk on July 19, 2005, at 2:34:28
Don't mean to bring you down but trileptal was no good for me. I was a complete zombie on it. Not happy not sad, just floating through life. Very slow, and lifeless on it.
I had completely lost those little little moments which were worth fighting for.
Linkadge
Posted by woolav on July 21, 2005, at 17:43:00
In reply to Re: Emotionless Now....... phillipa, posted by linkadge on July 19, 2005, at 19:14:25
Well, it seems like its just a no win situation. I dont feel happy or sad either. But then what is there? Its all so confusing..I started taking it to stop my bp2 symptoms, which it did, but now I am just here, if you know what I mean. I am going to the pdoc 8/1 and will see what he says.
yada yada yada...
S
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