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Lexapro and Seizures
Thu, 08/31/2006 - 19:26Topic: Medication Issues
I was "diagnosed" a year ago with anti-epileptic seizures. By a doctor that hardly did any tests like a MRI or Veeg etc. He was not a specialist in epilepsy. So I continue to have tonic-clonic seizures, and decided to see a psychiatrist first to get on an anti-depressant/anxiety medication called Lexapro. So I took 40mg for a month and a half, and overall my anxiety of having a seizure got better, but my seizures increased. I had 3 bad seizures within a couple of days. So now I am really confused, because wouldn't this stop this type of seizures if I really didn't have epilepsy. I am a happy go lucky girl who hasn't had anything traumatic happen in my life? So I begin to wonder if I should go to the epilepsy specialist in a couple of weeks. Or cancel the appointment, and don't worry about the second opinion. I just would rather spare the embarresment, and BILLS. Sorry for rambiling.
Comments
Re: Lexapro and Seizures
Submitted by slhmurphy on Thu, 2006-08-31 - 22:04
Geez, for your sake and mine PLEASE keep your appt. I keep getting the run-around cause my dumb neuro wouldn't know a simple partial if it bit him in the behind...
If you feel something is wrong, push for a VEEG.
Feel free to respond if you feel my blog sounds familiar...
Sam
Re: Lexapro and Seizures
Submitted by coolcanadian on Mon, 2006-09-04 - 00:19
Hi, unless I'm mistaken the patient info sheet on Lexapro lists seizures as a possible side effect. Heavens yes, keep that appointment with your doc. In the meantime check with your pharmacist about possible side effects. My primary MD didn't know that giving me Paxil for depression would trigger a full blown sz...but now we do. Protect yourself- ask all the questions you can think of. Make your MD realise you are taking an active interest in your care. After all you are your own favorite patient, eh. Peace- marko
Re: Lexapro and Seizures
Submitted by angel_lts on Thu, 2006-08-31 - 20:50
You should go to see a neurologist or epileptologist. Do not cancel your appt. And make sure you tell him/her that you are on an antidepressent before taking seizure meds. take care Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/