i had migraines on dilitan but tegetol I did not and caratol did
better on so yes it did make a difference and I take tomapax now
which helps but do check out what caratol if I spelling it right see
if that will help you Mary

--- In migraineswithepilepsy@yahoogroups.com, jjohnson823
<jjohnson823@y...> wrote:
> I'm a little late in replying, but I wanted to tell you my
experience. I get migraines too, bad ones. I was on Dilantin for
almost 5 years, and although it helped with the seizures I would
still get the headaches. I got a new neuro and he switched me to
Carbatrol, which has helped tremendously. I haven't had a headache
in months, and the last one I did have, it was managable. Carbatrol
is a form of Tegretol which is longer lasting. Maybe you could check
this out? It is working for me! Good luck, Jennifer
>
> elizjan60s <karinschacht@e...> wrote:Hello to all:
>
> I've been diagnosed with right temporal lobe partial complex
> seizures (I think they've identified them as most likely coming
> from the right area near my eye (towards the side of the face
> around the temple, not in front)..perhaps frontal lobe...anyway..
(I
> also have migraines)
>
> Neuro put me on Topomax first...wonderful for migraines, but
> had this taste perversion stuff and by the second week couldn't
> taste anything..would make me gag. Yuck
>
> Now wants me to try Lamictal. I've been putting it off because I've
> read a great deal of very bad experiences with severe headache
> and vomiting side effects..if you get them, they are REALLY bad. I
> do not feel comfortable even trying this drug at this point, as
I've
> had other drugs in the past do one or the other and no way i'm
> going to put myself through either if I can help it. I am very med
> sensitive..
>
> Please, can anyone suggest some ideas re meds with less
> severe headache and nausea problems?
>
> I was on a low dose of Neurontin which wasnt helping much with
> seizures(200-300mgs) but except for stomach upset at first I
> tolerated it quite well for a long time..but he doesnt like it,
saying
> its not so effective.
>
> what about Klonopin? Please, any ideas on drugs would be
> greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
>
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