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classic33

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I'm on Lamotrigine as a precaution for epilepsy. I probably don't need it but as my GP pointed out no side effects, long established drug, lowest dose possible so do I want to risk a fit?

Following heart attack five years ago. Losartan as a precaution against high blood pressure (never had this), aspirin as a blood thinner. Both are precautionary.

I take Atorvastatin to control cholesterol as I'm one of the 15% of the population with naturally high levels which diet cannot reduce.
Disagree with the first part, having been on it. All have side effects. Also able to understand, partily, why you'd rather not risk it. They can blooming hurt after.
 

SpokeyDokey

67, & my GP says I will officially be old at 70!
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You certainly don't recover nearly as quickly from exercise that's for sure. If I have run or cycled in the morning, I really feel it for the rest of the day.

Takes me 3-4 days for my legs to stop hurting after a long mountain day. I'm ok after a bike ride unless it is much over 30 miles - which I don't do very often as I get bored after a couple of hours or so of peddling.
 

PaulSB

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Disagree with the first part, having been on it. All have side effects. Also able to understand, partily, why you'd rather not risk it. They can blooming hurt after.
I'm interested to know what is it you disagree with - perhaps I should have said precaution against fitting rather than epilepsy?

I haven't experienced any of the side effects I've previously found on the web though I don't sleep for as long as I would like - the weird thing is I'm generally not tired just wake up too early. From what I've read this isn't insomnia which is a side effect. My sleep hygiene is good. I suspect my sleep issue is alcohol related - no I'm not an alchy :smile: but I believe it's true an evening drink can disrupt sleep.

Not risking it is about lifestyle. Although we live five miles from the nearest town not being able to drive is an issue I've experienced twice. First time I had to take up a five hour round trip to work involving 36 miles cycling and trains. Currently I'm not able to drive following the January illness. The DVLA have had my licence application since early June, the six month revocation was up August 3rd!!!! Basically I want to minimise the risk of losing my licence again.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
I'm interested to know what is it you disagree with - perhaps I should have said precaution against fitting rather than epilepsy?

I haven't experienced any of the side effects I've previously found on the web though I don't sleep for as long as I would like - the weird thing is I'm generally not tired just wake up too early. From what I've read this isn't insomnia which is a side effect. My sleep hygiene is good. I suspect my sleep issue is alcohol related - no I'm not an alchy :smile: but I believe it's true an evening drink can disrupt sleep.

Not risking it is about lifestyle. Although we live five miles from the nearest town not being able to drive is an issue I've experienced twice. First time I had to take up a five hour round trip to work involving 36 miles cycling and trains. Currently I'm not able to drive following the January illness. The DVLA have had my licence application since early June, the six month revocation was up August 3rd!!!! Basically I want to minimise the risk of losing my licence again.
It's the no side effects part.

I can understand you not wanting to lose your license, because you stopped taking it.
 

PaulSB

Squire
It's the no side effects part.

I can understand you not wanting to lose your license, because you stopped taking it.

Ah OK. Yes, I'm aware there are many side effects and I should have made it clear there are none for me.
 
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The Eagle has landed.
Off to take my meds now. :cheers:
 
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