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.
Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy
Fri, 11/06/2009 - 14:02Comments
Re: Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy
Submitted by teachergreen on Fri, 2009-11-13 - 00:48
Hello,
I not sure if it's for grand mal seizures also. It's been 18 days since I've had a seizure. The last one I had was when I was ironing a shirt before a concert. It was a complex and I didn't even know I had it. My family told me. The neurologist told my husband, "she was ironing?". I don't iron often. It was just for the occasion.
It's been 8months since I had a grand mal.
Did you say you were taking Vimpat or thinking about it. I've basically tried every med out there and have a vns also. The lamital seems to be helping.
Good Luck!
Hello,
I not sure if it's for grand mal seizures also. It's been 18 days since I've had a seizure. The last one I had was when I was ironing a shirt before a concert. It was a complex and I didn't even know I had it. My family told me. The neurologist told my husband, "she was ironing?". I don't iron often. It was just for the occasion.
It's been 8months since I had a grand mal.
Did you say you were taking Vimpat or thinking about it. I've basically tried every med out there and have a vns also. The lamital seems to be helping.
Good Luck!
Re: Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy
Submitted by filly150 on Thu, 2009-11-12 - 14:33
I normally have a smoothie in the morning. If I do anything in the morning it is usually swimming, but I don't think the drunk feeling is going to interfere with that. I'm not swimming right now because I'm still on Topamax, and I have a rash from that. My doctor said that the Vimpat is for Complex and Simple Partials and not Grand Mals. I'm willing to give it a try to see if it will work. Did you say it worked with your grand mals?