Posted by JohnX2 on May 8, 2002, at 2:20:02
In reply to Re: Rapid cycling help needed!! » JohnX2, posted by Morgana on May 7, 2002, at 8:38:55
> John,
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> Part of the reason I take Lamictal is as a migraine preventative. I hadn't heard that Lamictal can cause headaches...that doesn't sound very helpful. :( I still have way, way too many headaches, even though my migraines are better (thanks to Nardil!).
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> Do you know what kind of interaction causes the headache? Someone mentioned an interaction with Tyrosine...? I am very, very sensitive to tyramine. My diet is more restrictive than the MAOI diet. It gets really really old. If the Lamictal is contributing in some way...sigh.
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> Any info you have would be great,
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> Morgana, BPII - Nardil, Lamictal & VerapamilLamictal at high doses triggers a tension headache and
jaw tension. I get this on other meds too (mainly serotonin
meds).I don't think that my problem is in any way similar to
a migraine headache. Not at all.A good number of the antiepileptic/mood stabilizers help
migraine (and I suppose as you mentioned this includes Lamictal).I also got headaches from Trileptal (Tegetrol cousin) and
very high doses of Neurontin. But for most people these medicines
are analgesics for headaches/myofacial pain. So what I am experiencing
is unique.I have heard of other people getting Lamictal induced tension
headaches/jaw tension. But usually it dissipates, and I think this
is uncommon in general.Take Care,
John
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