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Anyone on Lamictal AND Keppra?
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 10:50Just come back from seeing my doctor (not 100% happy with how the appointment went, and was basically told despite my last EEG being 13 years ago, which they have lost the results to, it's gonna be hard to get me another one because of restrictions put on referals due to funding! I'm in the UK, incidentally), and I have been put on Keppra as well as my current med, Lamictal.
I'm on 150mg Lamictal in the morning, and 100mg at night. And we're starting off the dose of Keppra slowly, obviously.
So...my question is to anyone taking both - how do you find it? What about side effects? Lamictal, for me, contrarily, has increased my appetite, and I'm deathly scared of Keppra adding to this.
Any input would be fab. Thanks guys!
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Re: Anyone on Lamictal AND Keppra?
Submitted by Jamie-lynn on Mon, 2008-11-24 - 23:17
I am currently on Lamictal and Keppra. I have been on Lamictal since I was diagnosed and was eventually put on Keppra. I just got put on Keppra XR (Extended Relief) and it has been great. My "jerks" have been controlled and I have been happier. As far as side affects, the only thing I can remember is becoming really sleepy and tired at first, but as the weeks went by I started to get back on track. This really helped me and I don't think you have anything to be worried about. I hope this helps!!
Jamie-Lynn
I am currently on Lamictal and Keppra. I have been on Lamictal since I was diagnosed and was eventually put on Keppra. I just got put on Keppra XR (Extended Relief) and it has been great. My "jerks" have been controlled and I have been happier. As far as side affects, the only thing I can remember is becoming really sleepy and tired at first, but as the weeks went by I started to get back on track. This really helped me and I don't think you have anything to be worried about. I hope this helps!!
Jamie-Lynn
Re: Anyone on Lamictal AND Keppra?
Submitted by kgrant on Tue, 2008-11-25 - 07:12
Hi
I am on 300mg Lamictal twice a day and 250mg Keppra twice a day. I went onto the Keppra after having my baby nearly 2 years ago due to having an increased amount of absences. I have had no problems with it and have decided to remain on this doseage. Like you i am also in the U.K. ( Berkshire )
I am from South Africa but have been here the past 9 years but have had many problems with my NHS neurologist and i have very little faith in them too. I have see 4 different neurologist in the past 9 years and everyone of them has a different oppinion and it's never the same as the last one. 4 weeks ago i hit my head badly when i fell down the stairs and started to get very dizzy spells and the absence seizures again. I also suffer from Tonic-clonic seizures. I saw my doctor 4 times as things were getting worse and eventually he sent me to Royal Berks hospital in Berkshire for tests. When i got there, i thought they would do an E.E.G. - only to be told they dont have an E.E.G machine there and would have to go to Oxford hospital. As my symptons were not that "serious" accoring to the doctors i would have to go to Oxford hospital as an out patient and it would take about 8 weeks to get an appointment.....i am sure you know how it goes being on the NHS.
I was so shocked! How can such a big hospital have no E.E.G machine???? anyway - my dizzyness has gone away but my absences are still there. I am planning to go back to SA to live next year and would rather wait to see my neurologist there. i am so tired of people not believing me or telling me that i should not be having absences as an adult that i am giving up. I always go see my neurologist in SA when i go home once a year for a holiday and i feel so much better after seeing him....
If you want to speak to me or ask me any questions, email me at kgrant@caps-solutions.co.uk
Thanks
Kate
Hi
I am on 300mg Lamictal twice a day and 250mg Keppra twice a day. I went onto the Keppra after having my baby nearly 2 years ago due to having an increased amount of absences. I have had no problems with it and have decided to remain on this doseage. Like you i am also in the U.K. ( Berkshire )
I am from South Africa but have been here the past 9 years but have had many problems with my NHS neurologist and i have very little faith in them too. I have see 4 different neurologist in the past 9 years and everyone of them has a different oppinion and it's never the same as the last one. 4 weeks ago i hit my head badly when i fell down the stairs and started to get very dizzy spells and the absence seizures again. I also suffer from Tonic-clonic seizures. I saw my doctor 4 times as things were getting worse and eventually he sent me to Royal Berks hospital in Berkshire for tests. When i got there, i thought they would do an E.E.G. - only to be told they dont have an E.E.G machine there and would have to go to Oxford hospital. As my symptons were not that "serious" accoring to the doctors i would have to go to Oxford hospital as an out patient and it would take about 8 weeks to get an appointment.....i am sure you know how it goes being on the NHS.
I was so shocked! How can such a big hospital have no E.E.G machine???? anyway - my dizzyness has gone away but my absences are still there. I am planning to go back to SA to live next year and would rather wait to see my neurologist there. i am so tired of people not believing me or telling me that i should not be having absences as an adult that i am giving up. I always go see my neurologist in SA when i go home once a year for a holiday and i feel so much better after seeing him....
If you want to speak to me or ask me any questions, email me at kgrant@caps-solutions.co.uk
Thanks
Kate
Re: Anyone on Lamictal AND Keppra?
Submitted by maracutanu on Mon, 2008-11-24 - 20:30
i take 200 mg lamictal and 1000 mg of keppra per day. the first week or so i was extremely tired and dizzy, but since i can't say i've noticed any side-effects (i try not to think about any possible side-effects, that helps) and to be honest starting taking keppra must be one of the best choices i've made. it completely eliminated my "jerks" and i haven't been feeling "weird" since. you have nothing to lose.