Posted by Emme on October 21, 2003, at 21:45:00
In reply to Lamictal,Neurontin,Lorazepam,Seroquel,Trileptal, posted by Rozey86 on October 21, 2003, at 19:04:16
Your doctor has a responsibility to explain your medications to you: what symptoms each is expected to help with, what its mode of action is, what side effects you may have, why multiple medications are indicated,etc. I suggest you write out all your questions, such as why he/she chose each drug, and make sure you get all your questions answered.
You're on 3 anticonvulsants and no standard antidepressants. Are you bipolar? Also, 3 of your meds are useful for anxiety problems. Plus the OTC sleep aid. Do you also have anxiety?
Here's a reader's digest version of some generalities:
Lamictal, anticonvulsant, also good for mood stabilization and known for antidepressant properties.
Neurontin, anticonvulsant, gentle anxiolytic properties.
Trileptal, anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer.
Lorazepam. a benzodiazepene. Anxiolytic.
Seroquel. Atypical antipsychotic. Some find it helpful for mood stabilization, help with sleep, and anxiety (more powerful for me than a benzo).
Do you feel your depression is improving? Is the problem with your eyes controlled? (I didn't know seizures could be restricted to the eyes...hmmm)
You can always go to another doctor for a consulting opinion.Emme
> Can anyone help me understand why I am on all these meds? I take 3200mg of Neurontin,25mg Lamictal,1mg of Lorazepam,25mg of Seroquel,600mg Trileptal and I also take an otc nighttime sleep aid. I know I have deep depression and seizures in my eyes. Any help would be good.
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