Anticonvulsant Forums (Page 36)

Just started on this med, I have no history of seizures, it was subscribed to help me with anxiety. After reading these comments, I'm alarmed. I'm facing extensive dental surgery, and I have to take monthly drug tests for my pain clinic. One comment mentioned swollen gums, another, testing positive for cocaine. I do not use drugs. Do I need to discontinue this medicine?

Since taking this medication I have been feeling weak, can't concentrate, feel dizzy and sleepy. As well I am having trouble remembering things at work. ## Encorate Chrono contains the active ingredient Valproic Acid, which is mainly used as an anticonvulsant. And those can be side effects of the medication, though they are not very common. Learn more Valproic Acid details here. How long have you been taking it? ## i am using enchorate chrono 300 since 6 years is there any side effect.

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I have chronic pain and have tried everything: physical therapy,acupuncture , nerve blocks, steroid and non steroid injections, epidural a, pain pump, tens machine, I have herniated, bludging and bone on bone disks in my while back. In addition I have a large kidney stone that has to be removed. I have taken narcotics before and know that they work. I have proof of my condition .im in south pain and I just want to find a doctor who will prescribe narcotics as nothing else has worked.i have 4 children, no quality of life, can't do normal everyday things. Can anyone help me? I live in the north shore of Long Island, N.Y. ## Hello, Sally! How are you? I'm sorry, but there is no listing of doctors according to medications they will or will not prescribe that I can refer to for you. ...

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Recently it was fiagnosed that I have partial complex seizures hence the neurologist prescribed Oxetol (to be gradually increased from 150 mg twice a day to 450 mg twice a day). I was NOT TOLD ABOUT ANY CONTRAINDICATED medicines by the Doctor. A week later, I had fever and another GP (who I had told that I am on Oxetol), gave me the anitibiotic Oflox. Only when I suffered excruciating headaches and could not lift my head for an entire day, did I find out through our family physician that Oxcarbazepine and Fluoroqinalones are contraindicated. Then, by the time I was settling into the 300mg dosage (at least four weeks after having started the medication) I had the most terrible itchy and angry rash all over my body which refuses to go. Again, my neurologist had NOT warned me about this. I...

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gums enlargement since 5 days,can it b caused by oxetol 450 ## Oxetol contains the active ingredient Oxcarbazepine, which is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer. Learn more Oxetol details here. And I'm not finding that listed among the side effects, but it's very difficult to say how any medication may effect any given person that takes it. Have you consulted your doctor and dentist? ## I was just getting up at knight and roaming in the house. Because of this problem I went to doctor. He found nothing in the xray. Then he started giving tablets. When I started taking I feel sleepy the whole day and night. If I stop it I get fits the next day only. Before it was happening sometimes. Now I am not able to stop it.

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Recently my dosage has been increased from 300mg to 600mg.Getting crampy calf muscles and pins and needle sensations in my feet and hands.Any ideas out there,can this Drug cause this? ## Hello, Jamesie! How are you? It is normal to experience more side effects, when going to a higher dosage of a medication. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and mood swings. However, side effects are usually transient and should go away in a few weeks, once your body gets used to a new medication. If they get severe or linger after about 4 to 6 weeks, you should consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My boyfriend has only had 2 episodes. They weren't bad, but he's been taking dilantin since. If he stops taking them will he start having them again? ## Very definatley, no one should stop any seizure meds without drs. knowledge. Also, going off all at once can cause a seizure. ## When I first started dilantin at age 17 , I'm 30 now I was'nt use to taking medication all the time , and I forgot doses, and ended up back in the hospital because of another seizure, the doctor told like Sherry said to not stop taking , he said if you stop real sudden it could cause a massive seizure that could kill me. ## In the case of these types of medications and seizures, you really need to follow your doctor's instructions! ## Hi, I am experiencing unusual dots on my body and I was ...

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Found this pill with RA1015 on one side and is + scored on the back, any help would be much appreciated! ## Hi Buck, Do you also know what color this pill is supposed to be? From your description, the closest match I see on the internet is a 500mg Levetiracetam tablet, which only carries the "1015" part of your imprint. The manufacturer of this particular pill is reported to be Torrent Pharma, Inc.; and I have to wonder if they make any other tablets that also have "1015" on them... Although depending on where or who you got it from, another theory is that it may be something that was manufactured outside of the US. Reason I say this is because no other apparent matches come up under popular US search engines, where you can typically find most medications listed that are...

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I had hand thumb pain and leg foot pain and neck pain does it is because of side effects with neurontin 400mg ## This medication is usually used to treat nerve pain, though it can also help with mood disorders and seizures. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain and mood swings. What condition are you taking it to treat?

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I recently had to change pain drs b/c mine closed his practice. I have been fighting w/my WC company to detox from the pain meds I take for the last 5 years b/c I'm having a lot of detrimental secondary side effects. The new doc's PA is having me come off of the Topiramate (1200 mg daily) to 400mg daily in one month. This seems a little crazy fast to me. When I requested to go slower, she accused me of being argumentative =/ Has anyone else had this kind of experience? I also am on Methadone 40 mg, down from 60 & Fentanyl patch, 50 mpg, down from 100. Any feedback would be welcome! ## Hello, Syd! How are you doing? There is a risk of seizures, if you cut down on the Topiramate too fast, so you are right to want to be cautious. Have you tried speaking to the doctor, rather th...

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I am on 100 mg gabapentin and I don't do well with side effects like not being able to sit still or sleep. ## Hello, Doug! How are you? It's odd that it would cause you to have problems sitting still, because it is often used now to treat RLS. It's also known to cause drowsiness as a side effect, by the FDA. Other typical side effects may possibly include nausea, headache and weight gain. How long have you been taking it? Is this the only medication you take?

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Any experiences of enecarbil horizant ## Hello, Panu! How are you? This medication is most commonly used to treat RLS and the U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. Can anyone that's taken it chime in?

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My elderly mother is prescribed 800 gabapentin 3x daily. She sometimes takes only one or two doses. What effects will this have? ## Hello, MsDeb! How is your mother doing? It is more effective if taken at regular intervals and taking is on such an irregular schedule could cause various side effects, such as mood swings, headaches and increased pain, as reported by the NIH. It isn't actually harmful to do that, but it can cause some annoyances, such as those I listed above. Is she on any other medications?

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Gabapentin is for HIV patient only ## Hello, Sam! How are you? No, this medication is actually an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headaches and weight gain. It can be taken by those who do not have HIV, if their doctor prescribes it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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strange feeling unlike neurontin ## 300 MG 39 93 TEVA ORANGE CAP DID NOTHING........ I HAVE BEEN TAKING NEURONTIN/GABAPENTIN FOR YEARS AND THIS ONE DID NOT APPEAR TO WORK.. THE ABSORBTION RATE OR FILLER S MUST BE THE CULPRITS. THEY ARE ALSO TWICE THE SIZE :{ ## i have copd will takeing gapabentin caps be alright to take ## There are no warnings listed in relation to respiratory problems, however, you should really discuss your concerns with your doctor or pharmacist. ## is it a gabapentin 300 mg if it is pink and 93 and 39 are on it ## I have been taken Gabapentin for years for Neuropathy, I have been switch to a new manufacturer ACTAV but these pills did not appear to work as good as the others did and my condition worsened. Is something wrong with the components of this pills. Any mor...

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is zenoxa a better drug than frisium(clobazam) in terms of long term side effects ## Zenoxa contains the active ingredient Oxcarbazepine, it is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat other conditions, such as mood disorders. Clobazam is a Benzodiazepine derivative, that is used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. As to which is safe long-term for any one person, it is really impossible to say. All medications effect everyone differently and you may not have a problem with something that made someone else severely ill. The main thing that is known is that the Benzodiazepine class medications, such as the Clobazam, have a much greater risk of abuse and addiction, Are there any other comments or questions? ## Regarding Autisim and OCD ## i think its not harmful and may not cause ...

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How long is nuerotin 800mg in your system ## Hello, Pamela! How are you? The FDA classifies Neurontin as an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. It has a half-life of 5 to 7 hours, full processing time is usually anywhere from 5 to 6 half-lives, so that would be about 25 to 35 hours. Is there anything else I can help with? ## you can help me on temazapam if you want lol Same ? how long

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Just wondering if Neurontin will turn up in a newborns Mecomium? I have been on them for years for fibro. Since being pregnant my doctor has told me to stop taking them and I just can't for the pain. I know that it isn't scheduled or a controlled substance. But I'm still very worried. Please somebody help! ## It isn't that it's a drug they are going to check for, after the baby is born. I'm thinking your doctor told you to stop taking it due to the risks it can cause to your baby. The FDA has placed it in pregnancy category C, which means they've found evidence of fetal toxicity, they explain it as being delayed ossification of several bones of the skull, vertebra and limb. Other abnormalities in newborns have also been noted in animal studies. It would be be...

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I ha spinal stenosis and neuropathy in my left foot. The ain clinin had been prescribed me 800mg 4x a day for 7 years. When I went bac tovmy c and ordered labs it indicated an extremely high creatin level and I was referred to a kidney speciast who diagnosed me with stage 3 chronic kidney failure. BE CAREFULOFVTHE DODAGE. I AM NOW TAKINGV2 40mg twiceca day and kidneys are norma..Thank Gd. Lyria cn have allergic effects and is usualy treeated for diabetic neuropathy ## I'm very sorry about what you experienced. As with any medication, some people do well on it and some don't. It generally depends on your body chemistry. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and weight gain. What medication are you taking, now? ## I was taking 320...

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I take 600 mg. of gabapentin (3) times a day for nerve pain. For me it has been a miracle drug. I do have difficulty if not almost impossible losing weight and have even gained some. It has been worth the trade off to be able to feel better. Does anyone know how to counteract this? ## Hi Agnes, Sorry to hear about your challenges with Gabapentin. According to the National Library of Medicine, rapid weight gain happens to be a general side effect of this medication. I'm not a doctor, but coming from someone with an athletic background, the best advice I can offer for counteracting it would probably be to follow a strict diet and exercise program. Something that you can commit to as long as you're taking the medication. I would also recommend drinking plenty of water (making that ...

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