Bipolar Disorde
"I&#039;ve been taking Trileptal for bipolar disorder for years. I switched from Depakote as it made my hair fall out and I hated the monthly blood tests. I take a large dose of Trileptal, 2100mg/day and shortly after taking it I may have some short-lived side effects (tingling in my face, mild double vision and sleepiness) for about a 1/2 hour. My doctor says I might avoid these if I&#039;d split it into morning and evening doses but I have no doubt I&#039;d forget the morning dose regularly. Trileptal has been very good to me! I still take a low dose birth control (Norethindrone 0.35mg/day) to help with &quot;monthly&quot; ups and downs and we&#039;ve added Lamictal for it&#039;s antidepressant effects (I found out anti-depressants may increase cycling). I&#039;ve never felt this &quot;Normal&quot; before!"