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Does Epilepsy have an affect on a childs behavior or personality??
Sat, 01/22/2011 - 23:05Comments
Re: Does Epilepsy have an affect on a childs behavior or person
Submitted by brenda-sw on Sun, 2011-02-27 - 22:19
My now 4 yr old has BRE and started the same med's as yours when she was three. She only showed behavior issues when we increased her dosage (during the weaning her on phase). We had 1-2 days of major screaming tantrums and lots of emotional crying outbursts...way bigger than she had ever had and definitely realted to the med change. After a couple days she adjusted and we never saw anything like those behaviors again. We also started her on a B complex supp and B6 supp at that time as well. My daughter has BRE (was diagnosed in June 2010, started meds in July 2010).
gl,
Brenda
http://benignrolandicepilepsy.wordpress.com/ ---our epilepsy journeyMy now 4 yr old has BRE and started the same med's as yours when she was three. She only showed behavior issues when we increased her dosage (during the weaning her on phase). We had 1-2 days of major screaming tantrums and lots of emotional crying outbursts...way bigger than she had ever had and definitely realted to the med change. After a couple days she adjusted and we never saw anything like those behaviors again. We also started her on a B complex supp and B6 supp at that time as well. My daughter has BRE (was diagnosed in June 2010, started meds in July 2010).
gl,
Brenda
http://benignrolandicepilepsy.wordpress.com/ ---our epilepsy journeyRe: STOP the drug!!!!!!! See the doctor!!!
Submitted by snowwoman on Sun, 2011-02-27 - 23:27
One of Keppra/Levetiracetam's side effects is anger/rage. Behavioural issues is seen in children on the drug. See doctor immediately.
I went on a 'rampage' when I was on the drug including mouthing off, severe anger that did not go away with sleep and that lasted weeks, wanting to physically hurt people and thinking about overdosing on drugs so everyone would go away.
The minute they took it away my mum said I almost became childlike again, just smiling and happy, and I was in my midtwenties.
One of Keppra/Levetiracetam's side effects is anger/rage. Behavioural issues is seen in children on the drug. See doctor immediately.
I went on a 'rampage' when I was on the drug including mouthing off, severe anger that did not go away with sleep and that lasted weeks, wanting to physically hurt people and thinking about overdosing on drugs so everyone would go away.
The minute they took it away my mum said I almost became childlike again, just smiling and happy, and I was in my midtwenties.
Re: Does Epilepsy have an affect on a childs behavior
Submitted by lwas on Sun, 2011-02-13 - 20:36
My son is two and we can't even get a diagnosis on what's going on with our son. He has been through an MRI and two EEG's. Being that he could be in the "terrible twos" it is really hard to say why the change in his behavior is occurring, but I told my doc the same. I feel like since the seizures started he has been a totally different kid in a behavioral way. He used to be such a good listener and easily disciplined. He has started hitting us and throwing fits like you wouldn't believe. It's like someone flipped a switch. I feel like it's his seizures and now he just started Keppra and it is getting worse! I wish I had advice for you, but at least you know someone else has noticed the same thing!