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Jun 30, 2018, 10:39 AM
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I take lamictal, haldol, cymbalta, propranolol, and gabapentin.
Can any of these meds cause intense confusion? I'm confused all of the time. I've even been missing appointments because I forget what day it is. Even my husband is getting worried.
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Jun 30, 2018, 10:39 AM
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Oh, I take topamax too.
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Jun 30, 2018, 10:51 AM
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I'm sorry about your confusion. That's frustrating. 
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Jun 30, 2018, 10:58 AM
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Topamax could be doing it, but gabapentin probably isn't helping. My pdoc said neurontin's (Gabapentin) nickname is Morontin. I think Haldol made me stupid too.
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Jun 30, 2018, 01:33 PM
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As my doctor states, "Anyone can experience any symptom from any med at anytime."
maybe check in with the pharmacist? I hope you feel better soon. WC
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Jun 30, 2018, 01:53 PM
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My sweet sweet daughter. How's my grandaughter doing? Is she at school yet?.
I have been missing you for ever. How are you?. I'll give you a hint. I was born confused. Maybe it runs in the family?. LUV and big kiss.
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Jun 30, 2018, 01:58 PM
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Topamax definitely can. Lamictal can too, but that didn't happen to me.
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Jun 30, 2018, 08:32 PM
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multiple anti-seizure drugs made me stoopid. im down to just lamictal and abilify. haldol made me stoopid, too, but...that's not everyone. at carefully controlled doses, it can be a very effective tranquilizer for some people.
have you ever tried perphenazine or loxapine? they're older drugs, but I think they're mid-potency, so less EPS than Haldol, less sedation than Thorazine. I think mid-potency also means less akathisia, but I could be wrong. sorry about all this. :-( |
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Jun 30, 2018, 11:12 PM
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I think it is this med....it makes some people dopey. not me though, I have never taken it just heard about it. bizi
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Jun 30, 2018, 11:27 PM
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Your on alot of meds that even alone can cause confusion
 Maybe have a sit down with your Pdoc and discuss all your meds. Sometimes a person is just on too many meds I hope you find a solution
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Jul 01, 2018, 12:33 AM
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I had confusion spells on Topamax, and I immediately stopped it because it was obvious that the Topomax was doing that. I would talk to my pdoc ASAP so he/she can figure it out. Can you pinpoint when the confusion started?
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Jul 01, 2018, 12:42 AM
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The confusion may well be a compounding effect. I reached a point like this, due to meds piling up.
It was resolved by me agreeing to go into hospital. They were then able to monitor me as they ceased various meds. I feel like Im still on a lot of meds but Im no longer having any cognitive issues.
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