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lthomas · 05-24-2008, 01:45 PM

1990- 1994 lithium
1994- 2003 valroic acid
2003- present Lamictal

I had short term memory loss with lithium
I had all the side effects you could have with valproic acid.
Lamictal is the answer for me. It has no side efects but it is expensive.

Over the 5 years I have been taking it I have lost the 90 pounds I gained on valproic acid. I have no memory problems. I no longer have hand tremors or acid reflux and my hair is no longer falling out. I sleep fine and am completely stable.

I wouldn't think of missing one dose. As a matter of fact I have an emergency Rx for 10 day supply that I keep in my purse just in case I forget to take it with me when I leave town.

05-24-2008, 01:45 PM	#4
lthomas Senior Member (female) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA/Tennessee Posts: 160	Re: A roller coaster ride 1990- 1994 lithium 1994- 2003 valroic acid 2003- present Lamictal I had short term memory loss with lithium I had all the side effects you could have with valproic acid. Lamictal is the answer for me. It has no side efects but it is expensive. Over the 5 years I have been taking it I have lost the 90 pounds I gained on valproic acid. I have no memory problems. I no longer have hand tremors or acid reflux and my hair is no longer falling out. I sleep fine and am completely stable. I wouldn't think of missing one dose. As a matter of fact I have an emergency Rx for 10 day supply that I keep in my purse just in case I forget to take it with me when I leave town. __________________ L.Knee: Arthroscopy: '98, '04, '06; ACLrecon: '02; TKA:'06 R.Knee: Arthroscopy: '06; TKA indicated R Hip: Arthroscopy '08; Gymnastics is fun at 18 but not at 40.