Posted by yxibow on November 4, 2006, at 22:06:08
In reply to Dealing with dizziness, posted by clint878 on November 4, 2006, at 20:19:27
> Are there any treatments that can alleviate dizziness induced by lamotrigine? The medication has, so far, has worked better than anything I've ever tried. I cannot discontinue it. But the dizziness is becoming severe, like the world is spinning around me.
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> I frequently find myself bumping into things, and I burned myself twice yesterday, first trying to carry a cup of coffee across the office, and second when I fell and stopped myself with my hand on a hot stove.
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> There must be a way to deal with this, because death through accidental injury, rather than through suicide, is still death.
If Lamictal perpetuates dizzyness through the vestibular system then OTC meclizine (Dramamine II / Dramamine Less Drowsy) or its pharmacy generic may be of use. The medication may cause slight atropine (brightness, etc.) side effects.But it may be more complicated than that.
You could try it, its fairly harmless in a small dose. As with all atropine like antihistamines, one shouldn't exceed the typical dosing because there is a small chance of temporarily becoming loopy/pseudopsychotic.
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