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Can medicine affect a relationship
Wed, 02/22/2006 - 19:33Topic: Medication Issues
I understand meds can cause moodiness and tension and all that, can they make you fall outta love? My bf of a 1 yr 1/2 just moved out. He says I don't feel the same because of Keppra he said it changed everything. Can a medicine really affect such a strong emotion like love?
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Re: Re: Can medicine affect a relationship
Submitted by txrhb1 on Fri, 2006-02-24 - 03:25
I think the answer would be yes, it can absolutely affect a relationship! The side effects of many of our meds are things that are not too fun to live with ourselves, and definitely not fun for those around us. When they get to be this serious though, you should think about talking to your doctor about alternative medications. There are side effects to all of them, some worse than others, and each person can be affected differently. Try to talk to your doc, okay?
((( hugs ))),
Barbie
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"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing each other." -lucian de crescenzo
Re: Re: Re: Can medicine affect a relationship
Submitted by jennamay on Fri, 2006-02-24 - 07:55
Hi Barbie!
You are absolutely correct and actually we have just published a new article discussing relationship issues and challenges for people with epilepsy. One of the challenges mentioned is AED side effects. Here is a link:
www.epilepsy.com/articles/ar_1140636108.html
Best Wishes,
Epilepsy.com Editor
Re: Can medicine affect a relationship
Submitted by Megan1373 on Fri, 2006-02-24 - 01:48
Anyone?