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I've been taking the generic for Lamictal for about five years. Recently I've been feeling different at about the beginning of the year. I use to take the white ones but now I am taking a generic by Taro. What is the best generic for this drug? I never really payed any attention until I started getting this crazy migraines. If anyone has any insights it would be much appreciated. ## There's really no way to say which is the best, since different people can react differently, so it depends on what works for you. The best idea I can give you is to check with your pharmacy and see who manufactured the ones that you used to take and ask if they can order them back in for you. They usually can and will sometimes do so for their regular customers. Does anyone else have any advice ...

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Why is it that the blue pill gabapentin stamped 637R doesn't work,like the white gabapentin.I try not to get the blue one's, but The Pharmacy were I can afford them only cares the blue gabapentin.Higher price pharmacy care the white gabapentin. ## What are the markings on the white ones? Are they the same dosage as these bluish gray ones? The tablet you've described does contain 800 mgs of Gabapentin (NDC 00228-2637 ). Inactive Ingredients: - Calcium Stearate - Crospovidone - Hydroxypropyl Cellulose - Polyethylene Glycols - Titanium Dioxide - Ferrosoferric Oxide - Hypromelloses Ref: DailyMed You can compare yours to the image above to see if it matches. As to saying that it doesn't work, what are you experiencing that leads you to say that? Is it not alleviating your pa...

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my son has been on this medication although it has slowed seizures dramaticly his mood and aggression are worse.Angry,argumentetive and depressed.Is this normal? ## I'm on Keppra since last year and I feel the same . Irritated , annoyed n stressed out all the time . ## There is a warning in the Keppra (Levetiracetam) patient information that warns about the possibility of personality changes, and if they occur, it advises you to consult the relevant physician immediately, as the patient will need to switch to a different medication. My husband experienced the same issue, he was just angry, and rage filled, all the time, so his doctor took him off of it right away, and he's been doing great on the new medication they prescribed. Ref: Keppra Information Is there anything else I ca...

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I began Topamax a week and a half ago as a migraine prevention. I am experiencing random facial, hands, and feet numbness. Mental fogginess, dull headaches, and tiredness. For those of you who have had success with migraine prevention and have taken this medication for a long time: How long did your side effects last? I have heard only a few weeks. I'm not sure If I can deal with this constantly much longer. I am contemplating which is the lesser of the two evils side effects vs. migraines. I have lost 10 lbs. though. Any advice? ## I haven't used this medication, but what you are experiencing are normal side effects of it and I can tell you that in most cases, they start to taper off about 4 weeks, as your body adjusts to the medication. Have you consulted your doctor about the...

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I would like to know if the gelatin used on 100 mg gabapentin capsules are bovine (beef) or pork? Is it possible to find this out? ## Does bovine make the shell of gabapentin? ## I need to know is gabapentin capsules are made pork or vegetable gelatin ## Is the gelatin in gabapentin pork or beef? ## Is the capsule made with pork or beef or vegan? ## There appear to be multiple manufacturers of Gabapentin capsules. Each one may use a different set of inactive ingredients. Please share either the NDC code (preferred if possible), Manufacturer Name, or any other specific details about your capsules (such as color, letter or numbers on them). ## It is made from animal. I am highly allergic and had to order vegetable based capsules off Amazon and manually dump the med from one to the next. I...

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Been on Dilantin since 1978. Last May my level was 17. Now came back at a whopping 29.6 which has worried me. Take 300mg day with an extra pill taken twice a week to avoid break through seizures. Hoping that if I stop the extra 2 pills that will be the only change needed. Anyone been taking Dilantin for this long and had issues with levels? ## Update: stopped the 2 extra pills and a week later, levels at 19.6 which is acceptable. ## I am very glad that lowering your dose has helped, as having levels that are too high can lead to side effects, such as unsteadiness, involuntary jerky movements, nystagmus, tremors, and seizures. Ref: Dilantin Overdose Information How are you feeling? Have you experienced any breakthrough seizures since stopping the extra doses? ## Go to Keppra very soon Di...

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My wife is prescribed Trintellix for depression. This is anti-depressant #3 in our effort to alleviate both anxiety and depression. She has a propensity for abusing benzos, but that is not an option now. We’re only on day 8, but she doesn’t appear to be making any progress. She has access to gabapentin and is finding that if she takes a large amount of this med (gabapentin), she can get temporary relief, experiencing some energy and mood enhancement. We’re talking about 2000mg to 3000mg at a time (once a day). Questions are: Is Gabapentin adversely masking any headway we might be making with Trintellix? Can Gabapentin, taken in these dosages, cause short-term and/or longterm negative effects for her? Obviously, we will run out of Gabapentin and this won’t be an o...

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I am about to start on Levetiracetam along with my other medication and I would like to know of any possible side effects concerning anxiety, depression etc. ## I take 750mg twice a day and I want to know if this medicine causes weight gain, memory loss, or anxiety? I have been on it for five months and my memory is getting worse, and I'm always tried and have trouble staying awake. Is this medicine hurting me or helping me? ## Will Levetiracetam 750mg cause me to have high cholesterol? ## The FDA lists the typical side effects of Levetiracetam as possibly including nausea, mood changes, anxiety, weight changes, and dry mouth. Ref: Levetiracetam Information Lou Lou, yes it can cause those types of symptoms as well. James it has also been known to increase cholesterol levels, so your...

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I am a nervous wreck and I have Fibromyalgia and take one of the Oxy drugs, timed released Morphine, clonapin, flexeril, Lyrica, niaspan, lipitor, trazadone. My mom was on Elixer Alurate. When my brother died tragically, the doctor prescribe to calm all of our nerves. The calmness was within a matter. I'd like to take it again and give up the Clonapin. Is there anyone out there who takes Alurate or has any advice? Thank you ## Elixir Alurate. Your story is just like mine with my Mom being on E. Alurate & my having Fibro, which within the past few months, has been listed as a disease, right down to the drugs we both take for the Fibro & Nerves being shot. It was as if I wrote what you wrote. The Alurate is a drug that takes care of nerve issues in a heartbeat. I, too, have me...

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My doctor put me on it for weight loss. Is this used for this....... ## Not sure if it used specifically for weight loss. I do take this medication for seizures and have lost about 20 pounds. I do believe i am starting to gain my weight back so it may only be a temporary thing. You should look into it. If anyone knows, fill me in. ## information on topomax and interacion ## I was put on it for weight loss and my eyes began twitching really bad and it affected my vision so I stop taking it. It really helped with the weight loss though but it was not worth it to continue the drug. ## my md put me on it for back pain and to prevent migraines--he also noticed I 'd gained weight and told me with some people, they can lose up to 5% of their body weight. I love it , it really did work and ...

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Hi, I have been using Topamax for depression for 12 months and must admit that it has been very sucessful. The one major draw back is that I have developed a very annoying eye twitch. It only affects one eye, but is very noticeable. I was taking 100 mg twice a day, but have decreased it to 100 mg daily. The twitch has decreased somewhat, and I realize that I now have to come off this drug completely to get rid of the twitch entirely. Has anyone else experienced this problem. I read 1 other reader, but are there more? ## Sorry it took so long to reply. I had the same problem with Topamax which I use for epilepsy. It is the coating of the 100 mg for me. The 50 mg does not cause this on me, so I take 2/50 mg tablets instead. Ever heard of Topamax causing gout? ## I've developed an eye ...

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capsule ## cuanto puede durar el efecto de la oxicodone p204, oblonga, ya que tengo stenosis lumbar y el dolor es muy fuerte , el mismo comienza en la cadera izquierda y baja por toda la pierna y da una hincada en el tobillo, me afecta ambas piernas , pero mayormente es la izq. ## This tablet contains Levetiracetam 500mgs (NDC 49884-0204). This tablet has been discontinued. Levetiracetam is most commonly used to help prevent seizures. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, weight changes, and mood changes. Ref: Levetiracetam Information marilu, Esta tableta no contiene oxicodona y no ayudará con el dolor. Contiene 500 mg de levetiracetam, que se usa para ayudar a prevenir las convulsiones. Is there anything I can help wi...

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My girlfriend just got prescribed these 2 meds together for bipolar disorder. Is this safe? The vistaril is 50mg twice a day. The lamotrigine is 200mg nightly. ## Hello, Dietrich! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed between these two medications, but you should always double check this information to be sure. She may experience some normal side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, mood changes and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I know this was a while ago and do not expect to get a response. -- I had an awful experience on lamictal and visceral. -- I was wondering if any side effects occurred.

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Does anyone know if Neurontin shows up as anything on a drug screen? ## No, Neurontin contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, it is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to be effective at treating certain types of nerve pain, so it is not a substance that is included on drug test panels. It has also not been known to cause false positives for anything else. ## Neurontin only shows up as neurontin or gabapenton and is rarely tested for. I'm in drug court and they test us for everything including neurontin and ultram/ultracet ## Going to Dr tomorrow for migraines. My Friend gave me nuerotin. And buspar. Is this going to show up in blood or urine ## Thank u so much foe the answer to my question. My mom n mlaw gave me 3 neurontin 100 mg for my arthritis yesterday and i have a u...

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I am presently taking gabapentin and if I forget 1 tablet it is awful. I can't sleep and my legs ache and the next morning because of the lack of sleep I can not function. I am on this medicine for back pain and I do believe it helps.. I would like to get off this drug and maybe try something natural but not sure what is in this. I have read several horror stories that have concerned me on the withdrawal from this drug. Just looking for something that may be a natural substitute. Thank you so much.. By the way I am 68 years old and take 600 mg at bedtime.. ## Hello, Eloise! How are you? Unfortunately, there is no over the counter equivalent. Rather than missing tablets, if you have a smart phone, there are quite a few reminder apps available for free that you can set to go off, so t...

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Due to cost my husband’s doctor has suggested my husband go back to taking regular Keppra. He has taken Keppra Xr for about 4-5 years. Has anyone done this? They will increase the dosage of Keppra by 500mg. He is concerned he will start experiencing auras. He has not had any on Keppra Xr but did a few times on Keppra. ## It's hard to say, he may experience them, again, or he may not, the only thing he can really do is try it, and see if it works for him at the new dosage. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Keppra as possibly including nausea, dizziness, unsteadiness, weakness, joint pain, and double vision. Ref: Keppra Information Did his doctor feel that the auras were caused by the Keppra? Sometimes auras occur as part of the onset of seizures.

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Two years ago I began having occasional episodes with fainting/passing out. It always happened when I was at rest, or even asleep. After many tests and even sleep studies, it was finally determined that these episodes were actually seizures. I was immediately put on Keppra, and that seemed to control them very effectively. The only problem I am having is the medication makes me feel tired and weak. I have been a runner and cyclist most of my adult life, and I am almost 70 years old, now. I still run and bike, but when I wake up and need to go for a run early, before going to work (still full time), I really don't feel like doing it. If I can make myself go ahead and start very slowly, I almost always feel much better afterwards. Sometimes, though, I feel too bad. I have to admit def...

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a really good drug for nerve pain is neourotin or gapabentin (same thing) i may be spelling wrong. but it does wonders. your welcome. ## I am starting to wonder what is wrong with me even more because Gabapintin 600mgs does nothing at all for my pain from a frostbitten foot compounded by electrical shock while standing in some water while plugging up a buffer from a 220 volt socket Plus for some reason doctors here in Indianapolis don't have a clue as how to treat my problem. I wonder why none of them offered me any of the first medication you talked about ## It did nothing for my nerve pain too. It also made me crazy with brain zaps. ## As with any medication, Neurontin (Gabapentin) does not work for everyone that tries it. We are all different, so what works well for one person mi...

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Are there any differences between topalex and toplep? ## Hello, Retha! How are you? No, they are both just different brand names for Topiramate. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. ## Thank you for your reply....I just got confused, as the chemist ALTERNATE them every few months, since I went off TOPAMAX . ## RX TOPPALEX Hallo can you tel me what do it and what is the warnings of topalex will use it fot the first time ## I use Topalep but it has an 2019 expiry date. Does it matter? {edited for privacy}

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I have been on neurontin for several years for nerve pain in my legs and other body parts, and highly reccomend, but recently I had a shot of decadron, and my blood pressure wend sky high. just wondering if anyone had this problem... ## If you look at this website, you will see that a rise in blood pressure also known as hypertension is a common side effect of decadron. A severe increase in blood sugar for a diabetic is also a serious side effect, among a list of others. ## The information provided is correct, elevated blood pressure can be a side effect of steroid class medications, such as Decadron, which contains Dexamethasone, according to FDA reports. You may also experience headache, elevated heart rate, nervousness, anxiety, acne, and insomnia. Ref: Decadron Information How high ...

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