Posted by watergirl on August 18, 2004, at 13:01:54
In reply to Seizure Question 3rd X Post ~PLEASE~ Respond » watergirl, posted by watergirl on August 18, 2004, at 12:47:09
> > Last February I had several seizures. I never had seizures prior to this, and I had them 3 days after my Pdoc changed my Wellbutrin SR 400 mgs to Wellbutrin XL 450 mgs. My Doctors took me off of Wellbutrin XL (450 mgs), as well as my Trileptal & Xanax XR .5mgs.
> > My PDoc did warn me, to some affect, that since I have had seizures, pretty much all meds are somewhat risky in taking.
> > We are all aware of the risk of seizure when taking Wellbutrin.
> > I read the prescribing info for Concerta and it says that Methylphenadate can lower your threshold for seizure tolerance.
> > I then read the prescribing information for Adderall and saw no mention to seizure.> > > OK..... My question is:
> > >>Do All Stimulants Lower Ones Threshold For Seizure Tolerance?
p.s. I now take Concerta 36?mgs, Lexapro 20mgs, Gabatril 12 mgs and Klonopin & Xanax to take as needed for sleep or anxiety.
Best Wishes,
Cindy
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