Lamotrigine

HJQuinn, all medications have potential negative side effects.

I've experienced memory loss, HJ.

In 2001, I decided to get ECT treatments, as psychiatric medications weren't helping me with my depression back then.

As a result of the ECT treatments, I don't remember much from the latter part of 2000 and early 2001.

Can a psychiatric medication cause memory loss?

I've never heard of that. But maybe it's possible. I don't know.

MainerMikeBrown said...
Can a psychiatric medication cause memory loss?

I've never heard of that. But maybe it's possible. I don't know.

Yes. With a little research we can see that the medications inhibit glutamate which is a major neurotransmitter in the brain. One of its main functions is related to memory. Many psychiatric disorders are related to the production of too much glutamate. But rather than regulating it, it appears the medications inhibit it which leads to the many side effects. I'm not totally against medications but long term use could pose some problems There are natural ways to regulate it as well though.

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theHTreturns... said...
No. Lamo less known side effects as a mood stabiliser. I have decreased the lamo by using n-acetyl cysteine which has shown great efficacy with bi polar and schizophrenia.
See studies by prof Michael berk. My memory is increasing again as this amino tepairs neural pathways. And yes i too ba s haf memory loss from ECT. HT

What brand of NAC do you use? Pill form? I think I want to add it to my mom's supplements. I believe we can get NAC from Bone Broth too. I've been giving her bone broth and Lithium Orotate and so far so good. We have been able to wean her off of Lamotrigine, Cymbalta and Bentyl with zero withdrawal! From what I've read about lithium orotate is it basically does what all of my mom's meds do combined without the side effects.

theHTreturns... said...
Now is the brand. Tabs. 1g. I eat 1 morn 1 night.
The benefits of nac are thru the roof!! HT

Awesome! Thanks!