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Trileptal
Fri, 03/23/2007 - 12:55Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
My son is 4 years old. He has had a routine and video EEG which show him having spikes which could indicate seizure potential. He is a former 30-week preemie who had a mild brain bleed, and is diagnosed with mild-high functioning PDD-NOS. His nurologist prescribed Trilpetal because although he has not had any full blown seizures, he has a lot of trouble with focusing and she feels these spikes are one of the main issues why is speech is delayed. She believes this med will really help him.
Does anyone have any experience with Trileptal with a child this young? I am especially curious if anyone has had negative side effects from the drug does it subside if meds stopped or more long lasting. My husband is petrified to give medication. Any thoughts/experiences are appreciated?
Re: Trileptal
Submitted by littlebug on Sun, 2007-03-25 - 23:28
my daughter started on trileptal when she was two.The only problems we had with it was when we would raise or lower it she would have moodswings.It would only last for about a week.also sleepiness.as for the low sodium give your son gatorade and it will help.Thats all my daughter ever needed.she has been on trileptal for 4 years.We are currently in the process of changing meds.Trileptal was my favorite choice for her though.good luck.