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Posted by cpallen79 on August 18, 2004, at 11:10:21
Hello, I've noticed that sicne starting trileptal that I get nasty vertigo when laying down. Has anyone else experienced this on mood stabilizers? Will it go away?(I REALLY like trileptal and don't want to get off of it on accoutn of vertigo- but the spells are HORRID) thanks
Posted by captain on August 18, 2004, at 11:51:26
In reply to Vertigo from my meds- need help, posted by cpallen79 on August 18, 2004, at 11:10:21
hi there - are you sure it is from the meds? I am not familiar with that medication, but i do suffer from vertigo and went to an ENT. They actually will give people xanax or ativan as that can help vertigo. It sounds like you have BBPV - which occurs when you are lying down or when your head is turned to a certain angle. They may be able to give you something else for that.
Good luck as I know how miserable it is!
Captain
Posted by cpallen79 on August 18, 2004, at 12:34:35
In reply to Re: Vertigo from my meds- need help, posted by captain on August 18, 2004, at 11:51:26
Hello, I checked on this med, and indeed it can cause vertigo. I took a little ativan today and tha ti evening it out. This really bad vertigo corresponds to an increase in the trileptal, whihc is an anti convulsant medication/mood stabilizer. I also have a woozy feeling and a small rash that I've informed my PDOC about. I don't think the symptoms are serious, but still , have to be careful. Thank god its not Lamictal, or I woulda gone straight in for the rash.
> hi there - are you sure it is from the meds? I am not familiar with that medication, but i do suffer from vertigo and went to an ENT. They actually will give people xanax or ativan as that can help vertigo. It sounds like you have BBPV - which occurs when you are lying down or when your head is turned to a certain angle. They may be able to give you something else for that.
>
> Good luck as I know how miserable it is!
> Captain
Posted by captain on August 18, 2004, at 16:10:27
In reply to Re: Vertigo from my meds- need help, posted by cpallen79 on August 18, 2004, at 12:34:35
By the way, my ENT said vertigo prone people can also induce attacks with hyperactivity and excitement. Oddly enough I had a vertigo attack today cause i got SO excited over something and i got all woozy and dizzy. So i just thought I would pass that along in case you ever notice what exactly brings them on!
Captain
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