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Anyone ever taken Zonegran?
Tue, 10/17/2006 - 17:20Topic: Medication Issues
I was just wondering if anyone is on now or has in the past taken Zonegran. I am on it now. I have been about a month and a half, I guess. I am usually confused and "slow", but I swear it seems 10 times worse now. I have lost about 8 pounds now, too. I am not complaining about the actual weight loss, its just that I can't eat. I feel "yucky" all the time and just have no appetite. I am hungry, but I can't eat. I have lost down now to 115. Just wondering about anyone elses experiences with this.
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Re: Anyone ever taken Zonegran?
Submitted by kev5920 on Thu, 2006-10-19 - 12:46
Hello,
My epilepsy right now is pretty well maintained. It's tough, but I know it will get better for you. As far as Zonegran, I had a lot of problems on it. I was really out of it and lost weight as well. My family and girlfriend didn't even recognize who I was. If you have Generalized epilepsy, look into Depakote and if you have focal epilepsy, you miight want to research Tegretol.
Re: Anyone ever taken Zonegran?
Submitted by mrsluvbug on Tue, 2006-10-17 - 21:10
I just started taking zonegran. Only on 100mg. daily until my next bump up in about two weeks. I also have lost my appetite. I'm not experiencing any other side effects yet.