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Posted by sarita0001 on December 16, 2003, at 13:56:21
Hi,
When I was on Topamax I started getting acne. Then when I got off it got worse and I still have it. Anyone else have this experience on Topamax, Lamictal, Neurontin, Depakote or other AD's? Any input would be great.
Thanks
Sara
Posted by T_R_D on December 16, 2003, at 15:12:56
In reply to acne and anticonvulsants anyone?, posted by sarita0001 on December 16, 2003, at 13:56:21
I'm currently taking Tegretol...a good ol' fashioned AC and I haven't had any problems...
Posted by Sooshi on December 16, 2003, at 16:56:42
In reply to acne and anticonvulsants anyone?, posted by sarita0001 on December 16, 2003, at 13:56:21
Yes! For the first time since my teen years I've had to go out and purchase something to help me with acne!! I've been on Topamax for almost 2 months and have noticed a marked increase in acne, especially around my hairline, and they seem more sore-like and painful than usual (more info than you needed to know, I know...).
Posted by Karen_kay on December 16, 2003, at 18:38:51
In reply to Re: acne and anticonvulsants anyone? » sarita0001, posted by Sooshi on December 16, 2003, at 16:56:42
I thought it was just me! Or I wasn't washing my face right or something??? Plus I started the pill too.... Talk about feeling like a teenager all over again.. Oh, I'm taking Topamax...
Posted by sarita0001 on December 16, 2003, at 19:08:09
In reply to Re: acne and anticonvulsants anyone?, posted by Karen_kay on December 16, 2003, at 18:38:51
Hi,
I believe the Topamax was a factor for aggravating it. But I slowly started tapering the lithium(which used to dry out my skin), so I think my body is just trying to find a balance right now.
Sara
Posted by T_R_D on December 17, 2003, at 9:35:59
In reply to Re: acne and anticonvulsants anyone?, posted by sarita0001 on December 16, 2003, at 19:08:09
Hmmm...sounds like a Topomax thing...interesting.
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