madison Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I'm not sure if I have asked this before, but I am wondering if any of my meds might cause twitching in my body. I can't find anything listed in their side effects. It's not facial twitching or in my mouth, etc. It's my hands, my legs, just random little isolated twitches. I am taking Abilify, Topamax, Lamictal, and Adderall. I have taken Adderall for many years without twitching so I don't think it's that. Another strange thing is that this will come and go. It will be happening for a few months, and be gone for a few months. Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience while taking any of the meds I am taking. Or if you have had this experience and you know what it might be from. Or if you have any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMarshall Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Digging into the PI sheets, I find nothing reported for Lamictal and Adderall. Abilify showed report of Extrapyramidal syndrome in only 1 of 3 trials and was only slightly higher than placebo. Topomax has a specific category for Involuntary Muscle Contractions reported. The rate was less than 4% and was double the reported rate for placebo. Soooo, if I had to guess, I would suspect Topomax. Though just supposing, that there could be a synergy of your meds, particularly with the Abilify, but also Lamictical since it also has other muscular effects. Looking back is there any pattern to the incidents, particularly during hot weather or while you were dehydrated? a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madison Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thank you for the info, that is helpful. I have not noticed it in hot weather or while being dehydrated. It started last spring, then went away over the summer, and now it is starting to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I was on Adderall for years and didn't have a problem until I added Wellbutrin. I think I was on Wellbutrin once without Adderall and don't remember this being a problem. What I'm trying to say is that even though it might not be a common side effect for any of your meds alone, a certain combination could cause it. I'm not familiar enough with any of the meds you are on (except Adderall) to speculate. I ended up having to go on Xanax to deal with it. Drastic measure, perhaps, but there were other reasons for the Xanax, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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