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Is ADHD medication safe to take with epilepsy medications (AEDs)
Sat, 03/18/2017 - 11:31Topic: Medication Issues
Hi there. I am a 47 year old male with epilepsy, and was initially diagnosed after a brain tumor was removed when I was 21. I currently take Lamictal 300mg twice daily for seizure control. Seizures are well controlled. I was recently also diagnosed with Adult ADHD. I have experienced difficulties in the past that might be partially attributed to my ADHD including work setbacks, depression/anxiety, relationship problems...
I want to pursue ADHD treatment, however am concerned that the medicine will conflict with the Lamictal I take for seizure control. Adderal, etc. are stimulants and could increase effectiveness of the Lamictal... (?)
Does anyone have any related experience of having effective ADHD medicine treatment while on AEDs? Thanks
If your seizures are well
Submitted by just_joe on Sat, 2017-03-18 - 18:41
If your seizures are well controlled then keep them and use them. But in order yo get the best medications you need to treat your ADHD then let all your doctors know the medications you take. One medication can counter another. Adderal, etc. are stimulants --- stimulant increase or speed up activity.AED's are designed to slow down electrical impulses in the brain. Which means they can be considered depressants.So have your doctors look at medications that can work together to treat your conditions