Was experiencing 120 volt-like pain stabs for a while which transferred to 2-5 minute attacks. It was like my own body was electrocuting itself. Carbemazepine at 200mg a day did nothing. It took 400 mg a day to finally get it under control. I am going to a Dentist today in hopes of extracting a tooth that may be pressing on the nerve. I am not looking forward to the surgery options. All in all, ...
WICKEMAN95 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/15/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I'M TAKEN THIS FOR MOOD SWINGIT IS HELPING SOME.
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dcurrellsr | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/26/2008
Condition: Nerve Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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it works for about 5 to 6 weeks well. then for about 3days to 10 days it dose not.
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CaraBella | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/22/2008
Condition: Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Overall rating 4.7
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I know the doc said it would take time to start working but I felt better the first week on this. I don't have exteme up's and down's and I'm not nearly as moody overall to those around me. I do not have anger outbursts any longer either. I DO however have serious issues with sleeping. I can't get to sleep and when I finally do, I can't maintain sleeping. I wake up nearly every hour or two. My doc prescribed this medication for bi-polar disorder and so far it is helping that just not my sleep. Also, MAKE SURE YOU EAT within 10 minutes of taking this one in the morning or you'll get nausia within that time and be sick. Read More Read Less
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dave | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/21/2008
Condition: Bipolar Disorder in Remission
Overall rating 4.3
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it seems to help curve some of the ups & downs . more even for longer periods of time
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/14/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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This medication works great as a mood stabilizer; however, it has altered my perception of musical pitch. Everything sounds about one semitone lower than it should. I'm a professional musician and I hope that these effects do not last too long.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2008
Condition: Nerve Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2007
Condition: Facial Nerve Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/15/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My doctor prescibed this medication for my bipolar disorder and its helped alot. AT first i was sceptic and we had to get me to therapuic levels, but it has indeed helped.
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meg | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 4.3
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This medication has been the only anti-convulsant that has kept me seizure free. It is a great drug, though it does upset my stomach. I take the pills with food and the irritation subsides.
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rooster | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/18/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 5.0
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To me it the same of any other seizure drug i have taken lucky no side affects that i have seen.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 4.3
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Been taking this for about 13 years and it does it's job for the most part. Needed to add a second medication since this alone did not control the seizures. The only side effect that remains is drowsiness.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I started using this medication in my early 20's when I had 3 possible seizures. It has always worked and been easy for me to use. The dose is good. The one side effect that I DO get is the "involuntary eye movement."
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