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Will I lose weight after stopping Abilify?
Hello there. I gained 70 pounds in one year on Abilify. I went from being 5’3” at 110 to 180. This is causing me great depression looking at myself in the mirror and not being able to fit in any of my clothes. I recently stopped taking Abilify. Has anyone had any success with losing... read more
Are seizures a result of xanax withdrawal?
I have suffered from PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder since grade school. I have been to many dr's over the years for the heart palpitations, panic attacks, etc. For the last 2 years I have been prescribed xanax 1mg 3x's and celesta 40mg 1x daily. They work peferctly but i have tried... read more
Fibromyalgia - Do you have type of seizure(jerking of your body) when going to sleep?
and eventually will you get lupus from fibro. I am on lyrica, requip,
Lamictal - has anyone had more headaches and fluid retention in legs and ankles and weight gain ?
I started Lamictal about 8 weeks ago and have gained 16 lbs. also my headaches have increased. I was put on it for seizures and headaches and I asked the Neurologist 2 days ago can it make you gain weight, his answer was short and he got aggitated NO. I beg to differ. My ankles and legs are so... read more
Anxiety meds that do not cause weight gain or increased appetite?
I am looking for a drug that fits the description above. I have tried Prozac, celexa and abilify.
Does anyone else feel like Topamax is making the stupid?
I feel like the Topamax is leeching my brain. I forget simple (and not so simple) words and jumble words in sentences. Sometimes I speak complete gibberish. It's hard to be a professional when I use words like thingy and whosit or just stand there and stare blankly because all the thoughts... read more
Gabapentin - Has anyone suffered a seizure from taking this medication?
My husband was born with a degenerative muscle and bone disease, much resembling MS, and has been through several different medications. The doctor recently prescribed Gabapentin to help with his problem of restless leg syndrome and pain. Within the first few days of taking this medication, I... read more
Looking for an alternative to Lyrica for neuropathic pain control. Too expensive in Canada. Ideas?
Nerve damage, extensive, due to Muscular Dystrophy, causes extreme pain in lower legs and hands. Gabapenten caused seizures and I now take oxazepam. By itself, not enough, Dr suggested lyrica.
Does or can vimpat cause weight gain or weight loss?
i've just been put on a trail and I'm also taking topamax and lamictal epilepsy not control
I have some questions about side effects of Keppra?
Hi I am a new member and am concerned about the side effects of Keppra. I started having grand mal seizures at the age of 29 and I am now 37. Over the course of a few years I came to learn that I have a birth defect in my left frontal lobe that is causing the seizures. I only have them in my sleep... read more
Carisoprodol - How much soma would be safe to stop cold turkey without the possibility of seizures?
I've been taking up to 10-12 350 mg somas throughout the day for anxiety, for a week and a half. I know that I can't take this responsibly anymore. I want to quit, but am afraid of seizures. I take 200 mg of Lamictal for depression each morning (which I understand is also an... read more
How to ensure I will not have a seizure when I stop taking xanax?
So about 2 weeks ago I had my first seizure. I am 23 yrs old n have been on numerous medications during the past few yrs (endocet, xanax, atenolol, adderal, soma, ambian) but xanax consistently for the past 2-3 yrs (for anxiety-but also helped me fall asleep) I never took the same amount daily, it... read more
Does using Vimpat and Keppra together causes severe short term memory loss?
My wife is 56 years old. She takes Vimpat 50 mg (3 times daily) and Keppra 500 mg once a day to control her epilepsy. The auras/seizures are completely under control but she is experiencing severe memory problems. As an example she sometimes cannot remember something I had told her fifteen minutes... read more
I am currently taking xanax (2mg a day) can I safely switch to Klonopin?
I'm worried about having seizures due to withdrawels from Xanax. Please advise.
I just started clonazepam and I'm drowsy all the time I only take 1mg should I stop , I feel tired?
I started clonazepam Sunday took half and last night took half I don't want to take anymore cause I felt sleepy all day and feel lousy will I have a seizure if I stop taking it? Please help
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