Community Forum Archive

The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.

seizures with periods

Tue, 08/16/2005 - 08:08
Had a few questions and didn't know if anyone could help.  Back in March I began taking Dexatrim diet pills.  I was fine for about 10 days and when I got my period, I had my first 2 seizures.  The first one happened around noon, my husband was home and he called for an ambulance.  They took me to the hospital, ran tests and discharged me around 5:30.  I came home and pretty much went to bed.  Around 1:00 am I had another seizure, my husband took me back to the hospital and they admitted me.  I was there for 2 days and they ran all kinds of tests.  Everything came back ok and the neurologist blamed the pills.  I didn't have any more seizures until last Tuesday night.  We went to an amusement park, I took a Dramimine around 11am.  We came home, I got my period, went to bed and around 5:30 am I had another seizure.  I called my doctor and the neurologist.  My doctor said to get the 6-hour EEG done.  I have it scheduled.  My neurologist called me last night and told me to get an EEG and MRI scheduled ASAP.  I am  in the process right now.  Didn't know if anyone had any insight.  I am a 36 year old woman, mother of 2 small children who never had any problems until March.  Thanks for any insight.

Comments

RE: seizures with periods

Submitted by angel_lts on Wed, 2005-08-17 - 18:14

It could of been several  issues the diet pills and your menstrual cycle. Be careful with the pills that can be very dangerous.

Lisa

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EpilepsyApproach/

It could of been several  issues the diet pills and your menstrual cycle. Be careful with the pills that can be very dangerous.

Lisa

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EpilepsyApproach/

RE: RE: seizures with periods

Submitted by KatieL on Thu, 2005-08-18 - 08:12

I'm not sure.  I went and had an EEG and MRI done yesterday, so we will see what happens.  I feel fine and I haven't had anything happen to me since last Tues. when I took the Dramimine.  I will never take another pill--I can guarantee you that.  Thanks for responding.

Kathy

I'm not sure.  I went and had an EEG and MRI done yesterday, so we will see what happens.  I feel fine and I haven't had anything happen to me since last Tues. when I took the Dramimine.  I will never take another pill--I can guarantee you that.  Thanks for responding.

Kathy

Re: RE: RE: seizures with periods

Submitted by courtnaym on Wed, 2010-06-16 - 10:37
Did you find anything out about the connection with the Dexatrim? I have done some recent reading about diet pills and how they trigger predispositions to seizures. I also had my first seizure after taking diet pills. It might have nothing to do with your period.

Sign Up for Emails

Stay up to date with the latest epilepsy news, stories from the community, and more.