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What Are The Long Term Side Effects Of Lamictal For ADHD?
Question: If ADHD and treated with lamictal for 2 yrs what are the long term effects on your body and your joints. My body is very sore also my ears ring (tanitus) My vision seems tunneled. I understand lamictal collects in your eyes. I have had a complete physical and bloodwork done and eye test (just need reading Glasses) 20/20 prior.
Brief Answer:
possible side effects of lamictal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.
Taking lamictal in ADHD will not have any reverse effects.
Rather in some cases, mood stabilisers are indicated in ADHD.
You are having sore body, tinnitus and vision problems.
With all the blood works coming out to be normal, I think your symptoms can be attributed to lamictal.
Lamictal can cause bone and muscle pain, visual disturbances as infrequent side effects.
I would advise you to consult your doctor for this and dose reduction/ stopping (if possible) of lamictal must be considered.
This might improve your symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.
possible side effects of lamictal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.
Taking lamictal in ADHD will not have any reverse effects.
Rather in some cases, mood stabilisers are indicated in ADHD.
You are having sore body, tinnitus and vision problems.
With all the blood works coming out to be normal, I think your symptoms can be attributed to lamictal.
Lamictal can cause bone and muscle pain, visual disturbances as infrequent side effects.
I would advise you to consult your doctor for this and dose reduction/ stopping (if possible) of lamictal must be considered.
This might improve your symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I Have been off Limictal for a year and a half and still have these symptoms
Brief Answer:
possible somatoform disorder; need some details.
Detailed Answer:
What ADHD medicines are you taking?
Whats the reason for taking lexapro?
Do you have any stresses?
In cases where no cause can be determined, the diagnosis of somatoform disorder is usually considered.
Has this been considered in your case by your doctor?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks.
possible somatoform disorder; need some details.
Detailed Answer:
What ADHD medicines are you taking?
Whats the reason for taking lexapro?
Do you have any stresses?
In cases where no cause can be determined, the diagnosis of somatoform disorder is usually considered.
Has this been considered in your case by your doctor?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been through a lot of stress in the past 5 years. My father bankrupted the family business and my wife filed for Divorce in 2010. She then came back for 2 years and filed for divorce in 2013. the divorce lasted 1 year. by the time the divorce was over I was left with very little. Had to move and I am opening a new business now. Yes a lot of stress.
Brief Answer:
relaxation exercises.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the details.
Stress can cause neurochemical imbalance and can lead to such symptoms.
I would suggest you to practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation.
This will help you to destress your self.
I would also suggest a dose increment of lexapro (under your doctors' supervision). (Its maximum dose is 20mg). This would also help to control your symptoms.
Kindly discuss this with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks.
relaxation exercises.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the details.
Stress can cause neurochemical imbalance and can lead to such symptoms.
I would suggest you to practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation.
This will help you to destress your self.
I would also suggest a dose increment of lexapro (under your doctors' supervision). (Its maximum dose is 20mg). This would also help to control your symptoms.
Kindly discuss this with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok so increasing my dose might help with the stress. I understand.
Brief Answer:
it will help.
Detailed Answer:
Increasing the dose along with relaxation exercises will most certainly help.
I wish you well.
Take care.
Thanks.
it will help.
Detailed Answer:
Increasing the dose along with relaxation exercises will most certainly help.
I wish you well.
Take care.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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