Hello All,
I am looking for any information on the long term effects of lamotrigine on brain chemistry. I have searched all over the net and can't find anything beyond pretty basic info on possible side effects. I have been on lamotrigine for 15 years, since the age of 15.
I have small muscle twitches quite often and some memory loss. Childhood memories are very foggy. I also get a very noticeable spaced-out/disconnected feeling when I don't take my dose on time. I wonder what might cause this? Can my brain chemistry have been permanently altered to need this drug to be normally operational because I have been on it for so long, from a young age? Doctors have stated that it shouldn't have any psychological effects from missing a dose etc., but that doesn't seem to be the case.
I am having a hard time finding any detailed literature about possible long-term effects/changes in brain chemistry etc. I realize that it hasn't been studied much and is relatively new, but any tips on where to look would be greatly appreciated.
I would also love to hear from anyone else who has been on this drug since childhood and your experiences.
Thanks!
I am looking for any information on the long term effects of lamotrigine on brain chemistry. I have searched all over the net and can't find anything beyond pretty basic info on possible side effects. I have been on lamotrigine for 15 years, since the age of 15.
I have small muscle twitches quite often and some memory loss. Childhood memories are very foggy. I also get a very noticeable spaced-out/disconnected feeling when I don't take my dose on time. I wonder what might cause this? Can my brain chemistry have been permanently altered to need this drug to be normally operational because I have been on it for so long, from a young age? Doctors have stated that it shouldn't have any psychological effects from missing a dose etc., but that doesn't seem to be the case.
I am having a hard time finding any detailed literature about possible long-term effects/changes in brain chemistry etc. I realize that it hasn't been studied much and is relatively new, but any tips on where to look would be greatly appreciated.
I would also love to hear from anyone else who has been on this drug since childhood and your experiences.
Thanks!