Posted by chloe on June 26, 2001, at 17:27:59
In reply to Re: Dry itchy skin/Moodstabilizers/Neurontin, posted by Chris A. on June 25, 2001, at 12:37:21
Chris,
I just reread your post. You have been through alot and I thank you for sharing. I did go into the archive and read a wonderful post from "dove." She stated that everytime she increases her dose of Neurontin she gets a itchy rashy skin reaction that resolses itself within ten days. I found this interesting, I just hope it's true for me! My dry/rashy stuff doesn't seems to be resolving. Have you noticed any increased skin problems when you raise the dose?Also, I went to the store for aveen soap. I found one for acne and one for "combination" skin. Is there a soap for dry? Or do I go with the combo? You also mentioned you use the oatmeal baths on your scalp. Do you wash you hair afterwards? I think that would negate the purpose...
I just wish aveeno make a shampoo. I looked and looked. There just don't seem to be shampoos for dry scalp and hair that aren't dandruff shampoos which I find very harsh. What do you use for shampoo?
I hope this isn't too many questions. I am just desperately seeking ways to cope with my "new" body type. I have about an hour extra time in the morning because I am not doing the shower routine. But, God, my hair looks so flat and dull. But not oily!!!LOL
Many thanks
Chloe> Cloe,
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> The anticonvulsants all give me noticeably dry itchy skin. I treat the symptoms with colloidial oatmeal baths, even soaking my scalp. Using Aveeno soap and lotions also help. At times if it gets really severe I use diphenhydramine cream (Benadryl anti-itch). I continue to take Lamictal because it's helped my mood most so far. Adding small amounts of Trileptal and Neurontin seemed to make the dryness and itching worse. My skin was great during my six months of ECT when I was taking no ACs, so I can honestly point to them as the culprit. In my research I read an article, probably on Medscape, on anticonvulsant sensitivity, which confirmed my suspicions.
> It is a nuisance, but one that can be conquered. It doesn't help any that I live in an arrid climate. After discontinuing multiple meds because intolerable side effects I'm not rushing to get off of ones that are really helping.
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> Hope this helps.
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> Chris A.
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> AND does anyone experience the dry skin problems I have now with Trileptal?
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> > Any info would help so much. I am so upset to have to discontinue ANOTHER med just because of side effects!
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> > Thanks
> > C
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