Sjs Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 So i was on 1200mg of trileptal then this summer i started having crazy swelling of my hands and ankles. We are talking 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. (Yes i measured per my pdocs instructions). So my gp put me on potassium and ferosomide and the swelling was gone as long as i took it. Then my pdoc finally reduced my trileptal down to 600mga and it seems to have eliminated the swelling i was having. Anyone experience this or knows why it happens? Its been a blessing and a curse. My mania isnt controlled as well but then again a touch of mania has been a welcome relief from the dang depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuttlefish Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Have you had your liver checked recently? I'm supposed to get mine checked every six months or so while taking Trileptal. Or so says my pdoc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjs Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hmmm thats a thought. I have had plenty of blood tests lately but doubt thats been covered. It makes sone sense tho. I have been on the trileptal for a few years so maybe it just finally caught up with me. I will address that with my pdoc at my next appointment. I guess i just assumed that maybe that was just a side effect of the med. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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