Anyone with experience taking Tegretol, please help?!
Question: Anyone with experience taking Tegretol, please help.?
I am in need of a mood stabilizer to help with ADHD and depression, possibly low grade bipolar..
I took Lamictal in the past and did very poorly.. I was forgetful, spaced out, lost hair, weight and became a total slug.. My husband begged me to go off it..
I've been doing well on Wellbutrin for quite a while, but my temper has been flaring recently.. My doc fist suggested Topamax, but after consulting his partner, prescribed Tegretol..
I have it now and am almost afraid to take it.. My biggest fear is fatigue--I have enough already..
Please let me know if you take this.. Is it helpful.? Was the start up period difficult.?
Thanks for any info..Health Question & Answer
I took Lamictal in the past and did very poorly.. I was forgetful, spaced out, lost hair, weight and became a total slug.. My husband begged me to go off it..
I've been doing well on Wellbutrin for quite a while, but my temper has been flaring recently.. My doc fist suggested Topamax, but after consulting his partner, prescribed Tegretol..
I have it now and am almost afraid to take it.. My biggest fear is fatigue--I have enough already..
Please let me know if you take this.. Is it helpful.? Was the start up period difficult.?
Thanks for any info..Health Question & Answer
Answers:
I think its working so far.. I'm on 200mg twice a day.. The doc just increased my dose to 300mg 2x daily but I haven't started that yet.. I do feel more stable but its not doing anything for my depression.. So far the side effects seem to be mild headaches.. I havent noticed any nausea or increased hunger..
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I am bi-polar and I take Invega and it seems to be doing wonders havnt had a depressed mood or even a high in over a year now.. Topamax is a good medication also the plus side of it is side effect weight loss.. Tegretol has been so long since i have taken it it didnt work for me..Health Question & Answer