Posted by Ame Sans Vie on January 24, 2003, at 12:36:28
In reply to Re: Tegretol and Trichotillomania » TS, posted by Ritch on January 24, 2003, at 9:15:27
I can't honestly say I know a whole lot about trich... the Tegretol seems worth trying, though (actually, I'd rather use Trileptal [oxcarbazepine]; Tegretol is carbamazepine, Trileptal is the same drug with an extra oxygen molecule bonded to it, which diminishes many of the side effects as well as allows you to avoid the routine blood tests that are required while taking Tegretol).
One thing to mention though, is I once read a study that high daily doses of inositol (an OTC B-vitamin) have been shown to bring about vast improvement in those with trich and/or OCD. I take it myself, and find it to be great for anxiety, especially in addition to 3000mg time-release niacinamide per day.
Good luck,
Michael
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