Posted by chloe on September 21, 2001, at 19:06:08
In reply to Re: Chloe, how are things going? » chloe, posted by Emme on September 21, 2001, at 14:26:17
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> Gabitril is one of the newer anticonvulsants. My doctor says it has a pretty benign side effect profile. I'm still working my way up with it, so I don't think I'm at a fully therapeutic dose yet. >I'll reserve judgment for another week or so. I'm also still on Trileptal, which is sedating for me and I feel really tired. I'm hoping to ditch the Trileptal soon. If I feel too activated from the Gabitril I'll try to balance it out with Neurontin and Klonopin. All very uncertain right now. I really hope I feel better enough physically to exercise soon.Hi Emme,
Thanks so much for keeping me in your thoughts. I am feeling quite a bit better today in terms of depression. Thank heavens!
I know how difficult it is to be patient waiting to see if a med is going to be a good "fit." I, too, was on Trileptal for about 5 months. It was a little activating, especially when I added a dab of Celexa. I found it was difficult to sleep soundly at night. But, I couldn't get beyond 600 mgs because I developed crippling dry skin. So I kept trying to shave the dose so some oil would return to my skin. But at 300 mgs, I still had sore skin and hair, and mood instability, so I switched to Topamax, then lamictal, which both caused me too much anxiety. That's when I tried Geodon, and later Zyprexa, which both worked, but gave me TD, so those went on the heap. So I was left with Neurontin as my mood stabilizer, and I realized first hand how ineffective it is on it's own for me.
Anyhow, I said all that to say, that I can relate to how hard it is to try out meds. And do hope Gabitril is the one for you. I do hope it does continue to have that "benign" side effect profile for you. And of course, good effect!
Keep your courage up, and keep up posted
Chloe
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