Posted by Cam W. on February 10, 2000, at 23:25:06
In reply to lamictal and topomax combination is it safe?, posted by Amanda S on February 10, 2000, at 21:05:16
> Wanted to know if anyone has tried these combinations of drugs. my pdoc said it was fine,but I still like to check with the pharmacists. I didn't get a chance to. Just want to know if this is safe.
Amanda - I have just spent a frustrating 1.5 hours trying to find an answer for you. I was all over the web and got no definitive answer for you. Any information I could find said that this combination would be safe, but I am not 100% sure. One thing I did find was that Lamictal when used in combination therapy (in epilepsy) had double the risk of getting a rash as a side effect. I don't know if this holds for Topamax, as it is not metabolized to any great extent. The combination looks safe, but looks can be deceiving. I have not seen this combination in clinical practice, yet. Maybe someone out there has seen this & will comment.
Good luck with your search. - Cam W.
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