Posted by Crazy Horse on July 15, 2006, at 9:49:19
In reply to Re: Lamictal side effects, posted by MARTY on July 14, 2006, at 23:41:42
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> hi
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> > Marty so you like lamictal and had no side effects?
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> At 300mg, I'm having all the side effects that I described in my last post.
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> > Did it make you tired?
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> I think Lamictal is neutral at this level I think.
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> > Should I keep taking the drug or not?
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> Do you know if it helps you ? If it does then you can try to work out the excess saliva side effect: There is a drug which is used as eye drops for an eye condition. That same drug is also use often with people who's having too much saliva because of some antipsychotic at high dose. A couple drops on the tongue .. that's it.
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> The name is Isopto Atropine (1% Gte opht)
> 1 or 2 drop under the tongue 1 time at night.
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> It could be worth it if Lamictal helps you.
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> What do you think ?
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> Have a nice day.
> Marty
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I agree with Martin here, Jan. A simple drying agent like the one he mentioned (there are others as well) should take care of the excessive saliva..ask your Pdoc about the above mentioned medication. As always i wish you the best my dear. :)Monte
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