Enough said.
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1never... New - I Have Epilepsy and I Hate My Life...
Created by 1never...at7/26/08 - 5:11 pm|1868 Views|191 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Enough said.
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jessic... New - Switching to Topamax from Depakote ER.. Advice?
Created by jessic...at7/18/09 - 10:41 pm|41 Views|7 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I have been diagnosed with seizures for the past 16 years since I was 13 years old. I have been on Dilantin, Limictal, Depakote, Depakote ER, and Keppra. The only bad side effects from previous meds were protuding gums and the depletion of calcium from my...
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filly150 New - Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy
Created by filly150at11/6/09 - 11:02 am|21 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Is anyone out there taking Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy? If so, what kind of luck did you have with it. I am just starting it as an add-on to Lamictal for Tonic Clonic Seizures. My doctor says that even though it is uses for partials, that...
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Ginger... New - Changing prescription from Keppra to Dilantin
Created by Ginger...at11/6/09 - 9:51 am|2 Views Posted To: Medication Issues I recently lost my insurance and have been on Keppra and generic Keppra for the last six years. So far I haven't really had any problems with it but my dosage was recently elevated due to memory loss. After speaking with my doctor, through his nurse, and...
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missju... New - Lamictal and hair loss
Created by missju...at11/2/09 - 8:17 am|31 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
My neurgologist just switched me from tompiramate to lamictal 200mg and I am very worried about hair loss as a side effect. I lost about 1/4-1/2 of my hair on topiramte and I seem to get every rare side effect there is out there on medications for some reason....
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therag... New - Problems with male libido
Created by therag...at11/5/09 - 11:50 pm|6 Views Posted To: Medication Issues The male libido is something that men consider as the sexual desire that they might have for someone.Many people suffer nowadays from low levels of libido meaning that for different reasons, men might not have a desire to have sex at all.Companies are offering...
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rc6002 New - Anyone have good results with Lamictal
Created by rc6002at1/24/05 - 8:30 am|5261 Views|105 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Gosh seems like a lot of folks have not had good results with Lamictal. My son is changing from Tegritol to Lamictal (a long process). He is currently at 300 mg a day Lamictal and will have a blood test this...
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nikida... New - Gaining weight since I went off Topamax
Created by nikida...at11/5/09 - 9:48 am|9 Views|1 Comment Posted To: Medication Issues I was on both Topamax and Lamictal for a long time. My dr took me off topamax b/c I want to have a baby in the next year. Since then I gained 10-15 pounds. I also quit smoking. I want to know if anyone has gone through this too?
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KATHS2 New - Running out of Options
Created by KATHS2at11/5/09 - 12:50 pm|13 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
First a short history..I'm 54 years old. I was diagnosed with Complex Partial Seizures 2 years ago, though I've probably been having them all my life, especially during my teenage years...My seizures consist of a strange aura, dizziness and fainting....
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Nicole D New - Burning sensation in head
Created by Nicole Dat11/5/09 - 12:26 pm|3 Views Posted To: Medication Issues Hello, I was diagnosed with Complex Partial Seizures in my left temporal lobe about two months ago by two different neurologists; they both suggested Keppra. I started taking the regular Keppra twice a day and was not doing well on it.
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Chalupa New - Anyone else waiting for their child to 'outgrow' their seizures a...
Created by Chalupaat11/4/09 - 10:08 am|14 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
My now 5 year old son was diagnosed with partial complex seizures a little over a year ago. He has experienced about 20 seizures, all of which last 1-2 minutes and happen in clusters of 2-4 over a week long period always precipitated by a cold (ie. fatigue). ...
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Nigel145 New - Keppra is bad
Created by Nigel145at8/2/09 - 9:19 pm|111 Views|15 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
I've been prescribed 1000mg Keppra to be taken twice daily.
Here are my side effects:
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nytasha New - Depakote, Behaviors, and personality
Created by nytashaat2/11/08 - 4:22 pm|388 Views|45 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with Epilepsy a year ago this coming April. She has been on Depakote since the beginning. It seems to be doing very well at controlling the seizures, but she has become a whole different child. It breaks my heart,...
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densol New - I can't sleep
Created by densolat8/24/09 - 9:56 am|64 Views|4 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
I have been diagnosed with epilepsy since May, 2008. I first started having partial seizures with deja vu aura about 20 years ago. I had them up to 2-3x/week or as infrequent as 1-2x/month, under a lot of stress, sometimes daily. I never knew what it was...
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linzys... New - terrified to get pregnant
Created by linzys...at9/19/09 - 8:59 am|97 Views|17 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Hello,
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kevins74 New - Epi-Still Nov 2009
Created by kevins74at11/2/09 - 1:41 pm|6 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
I figured I would start a new topic on Epi-Still that will hopefully have current info moving forward within the discussion.
I have a 9 year old son with eplipsy and currently is having a tough time getting the seizures under control. We...
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happygirl New - Average Dosage of Keppra
Created by happygirlat3/20/08 - 3:26 pm|86 Views|8 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi There,
Hoping someone can advise me as to what a normal dosage of Keppra per day should be? I guess what I am trying to guage is if I am on high or low dosage (1500 mg). The side effects that I am experiencing right now are being really tired,...
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taito2000 New - Toxic nongeneric Keppra
Created by taito2000at11/1/09 - 7:58 pm|4 Views Posted To: Medication Issues I've been on Keppra for six years. Recently, a batch of nongeneric Keppra caused me to have myoclonic twitches as often as every couple of minutes. Keppra XR was even worse. Has this happened to anyone else?
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elizleigh New - Topamax Alone for Depression & Anxiety??
Created by elizleighat7/17/07 - 8:15 am|562 Views|8 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi everyone...
I was recently put on Topamax and Celexa for depression and anxiety and am experiencing severe sexual dysfunction from what I'm assuming is the Celexa. Does anyone know if Topamax alone will help with depression and...
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jubatum New - may dswitch from dilantin to topamax, anyone had good results??
Created by jubatumat11/1/09 - 2:34 pm|5 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
My Neuro wants me to switch from dilantin to topamax.
because dilantin makes me WAY too tired and my liver is becoming intoxified/damaged.
I know all AED's cause cognitive side effects but whats the worst of the two?
has anyone here switched...
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debsie... New - Breastfeeding while on Lamictal. Dosage and have you noticed any ...
Created by debsie...at10/31/09 - 7:44 pm|3 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
I am 12 weeks pregnant. I am on 400mg/day of lamictal. I have read several different points of view as to whether I should breastfeed while on lamictal.
If you are on Lamictal and are breastfeeding, what is your dosage and have you had any problems?
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zeusjuice New - Ritalin or Adderall for Depression with Epilepsy
Created by zeusjuiceat10/31/09 - 3:25 pm|8 Views|1 Comment Posted To: Medication Issues
So, I am mostly a lurker on here, but I am wondering if anyone else has pursued unconventional treatments for depression. I was only diagnosed with epilepsy at 28, after experiencing two grand mal seizures within a few months of each other (although, after...
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km_suter New - Lamictal
Created by km_suterat9/22/09 - 10:40 am|112 Views|11 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi, everyone,
This is my first post. I was diagnosed with epilepsy last year, when I was 28, and have had about nine grand mal seizures since. I know that this is small potatoes to many people who suffer multiple seizures a month, but to me it...
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RGbrai... New - Lamictal - switch to generic lamotrigine?
Created by RGbrai...at8/8/08 - 3:27 pm|773 Views|112 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi, everybody. I just joined this site yesterday. I saw a forum where a few people were discussing transitioning to generic lamotrigine (just released) from Lamictol. But now I can't seem to find the forum. I'm considering the generic switch and am wondering...
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happygirl New - Average Dosage of Keppra
Created by happygirlat3/20/08 - 3:26 pm|33 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi There,
Hoping someone can advise me as to what a normal dosage of Keppra per day should be? I guess what I am trying to guage is if I am on high or low dosage (1500 mg). The side effects that I am experiencing right now are being really tired,...
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Jenlsb New - Memory Loss/Side Effects - Lamictal vs. Topomax
Created by Jenlsbat10/30/09 - 5:17 pm|19 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
Hello,
I am wondering if anyone can tell me their experiences with the side effects of different medicines, particularly Lamictal and Topomax.
I have been on Lamictal for about 2 (going on 3) years now and since then I have had a lot of difficulty...
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SHYGIRL New - Dehydration and seizures ?
Created by SHYGIRLat10/3/06 - 7:26 am|728 Views|6 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues has anyone ever been dehydrated and had seizures and does being dehydrated make your seizures worse? jenn...
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mamaje... New - Focalin and seizures
Created by mamaje...at10/29/09 - 8:30 am|9 Views|1 Comment Posted To: Medication Issues My 16yo son has had seizures for almost 3 years. He had his first seizure about 1 month after starting Focalin for ADHD. The neurologist said it did not cause his seizures and it was safe to keep taking it. However, seizures are listed as a side effect. ...
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lisaco... New - academic and social regression
Created by lisaco...at10/30/09 - 9:54 am|12 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
A little background:
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jubatum New - Liver damage and dilantin
Created by jubatumat10/29/09 - 9:22 pm|4 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi everyone
I've been back on dilantin for almost a year. I was on it previously for ten years. and had no liver probs to my knowledge.
I just got my liver enzymes tested for an unrelated topic. (No period for 13 weeks and i'm not pregnant) My...
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RandR New - Anyone transitioning to Keppra from Trileptal (both generic) afte...
Created by RandRat10/29/09 - 10:09 am|6 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
Is there anyone else who has transitioned to Keppra (generic: levetiracetam) from Trileptal (generic: oxcarbazepine)? Any tips or insights to share?
First day is today. For two weeks will take one 500mg tablet of levetiracetam with my regular oxcarbazepine...
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wyboemail New - Withdrawing from Keppra
Created by wyboemailat10/28/09 - 5:57 pm|13 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
My son's doctor wants to start a weaning off the meds to see if my son has possibly has outgrown the BRE he was dx with 3 years ago. He takes 1000 mg of keppra a day.
The doctor wants to cut this dose in half immediatly and then in one month quit the...
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cllhal... New - Generic Depakote ER
Created by cllhal...at3/9/09 - 7:53 pm|41 Views|7 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
We were advised the last time we filled our son's Depakote ER (500 mg) prescription that it would have to be filled with the generic brand or our insurance company would not pay for it. After my husband pleaded with the pharmacist, they put it through stating...
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jderry New - vimpat
Created by jderryat7/18/09 - 8:43 am|100 Views|8 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Thinking of trying vimpat.Does anyone have anything to say about it?
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ronile67 New - has generic Keppra caused more seizures for anyone else?
Created by ronile67at1/5/09 - 10:24 am|569 Views|79 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Keppra's generic version came out sometime in November. I went to refill my subscription and without my O.K. I was given the generic, (some word I can't pronounce). I noticed it and assumed it was exactly the same. I had a Tonic-Clonic on the 1st of Dec. then...
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filigree New - Trying to gain weight on Topamax!
Created by filigreeat9/11/08 - 8:35 am|134 Views|13 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
I am on Topamax (currently 100mg, 2x day) to control my complex partial seizures. I just started it a couple of weeks ago, and it seems to already be doing the trick. It caused me to have more seizure activity at night at first, as I've been tapering up,...
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egp New - Keppra-- Weight Gain?
Created by egpat10/26/09 - 12:24 pm|4 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced weight gain while being on Keppra (Levetiracetam)? I have been on it for a year and a half now and have gained about 25lbs while playing a D-1 sport training 5-6 days a week with dieting. I have been training...
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gyrfalcon New - ethosuximide questions
Created by gyrfalconat10/25/09 - 4:09 pm|4 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
I've been taking topamax and now my neuro has added ethosuximide for my simple partials and absence seizures.
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mother... New - lamictal
Created by mother...at10/24/09 - 7:36 pm|28 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues As I look not to many people who take lamictal or the high dose age!I'm experiencing auras lately have little knowledge about either....advise please
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mamaje... New - second opinion
Created by mamaje...at10/25/09 - 11:44 am|1 View Posted To: Medication Issues My son is almost 17yo. Was diagnosed with epilepsy at 14yo. Has tonic clonic(gran mal), absence, and myoclonic seizures. He has never been controlled for more than 6 months. He also has Asperger's Syndrome with severe written lanquage learning disability. ...
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Denise_35 New - Lamictal/Lamotrigine
Created by Denise_35at9/22/09 - 12:49 pm|49 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi. I've been watching this site/forum and joined because I don't know where else to turn.
I just got off the phone with my neurologist's office to call in my prescription for Lamotrigine. I take 25 mg twice a day along with 150 mg of Lamictal. When...
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daj New - Vimpat
Created by dajat5/12/09 - 6:33 pm|533 Views|55 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Has anyone tried Vimpat yet? If so, will you share your experiences with it (good and bad), decision to take it or not, etc.? My doctor wants me to switch to it. Thanks so much!
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pitados New - 11 Year old son has had 3 seizures in one year, has been prescrib...
Created by pitadosat10/21/09 - 9:03 am|19 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi,
My son has had 3 unexpected seizures in 1 year. They've done many tests and after the second seizure, was given a clean bill of health. The doctor stated that it was unexplainable and that it could be from his brain changing from growing....
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jamie ... New - INSURANCE COMPANIES MAKING US TAKE GENERICS JUST BECAUSE THERE IS...
Created by jamie ...at6/18/09 - 8:14 pm|40 Views|4 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues DOES ANYBODY KNOW A WAY TO GET AROUND THE INSURANCE COMPANIES THAT ARE MAKING US TAKE THE GENERIC LAMICTAL
OR ANY GENERIC MEDICINE JUST BECAUSE THERE IS A GENERIC AVAILABLE. THEY SAY IT IS JUST AS GOOD BUT HOW CAN IT BE JUST
AS GOOD IF THEY ONLY REQUIRE...
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epjacobs New - Celebrex
Created by epjacobsat10/21/09 - 12:16 pm|2 Views Posted To: Medication Issues I was recently prescribed Celebrex for my persistent hip pain. Trying to find out if there are any problems with taking Celebrex with epilepsy
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lareinep New - Vimpat
Created by lareinepat8/12/09 - 2:38 pm|50 Views|5 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Saw my neuro today and after we change my anti-depressant to another,
we will begin changing out the Keppra I now take to Vimpat. I don't
know much about it. Does anyone here take it, or have you tried it?
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kimber... New - Vimpat Side Effects
Created by kimber...at9/30/09 - 3:47 am|40 Views|4 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Does anyones mouth get numb shortly after taking Vimpat? Every morning and night my mouth and tounge get numb shortly after taking it. It lasts a couple hous. Some times all day or it comes and goes. I've been one it for 2 months. Going to dr. in 2 weeks.
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knot1uno New - 6 years of being seizure free after baby and now brand new to Topamax
Created by knot1unoat2/9/07 - 12:45 am|876 Views|9 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hello, I am new to this site and was wanting to ask someone about Topamax. I am 35 years old and was diagnosed with complex partial seizures back in 1993 due to a car accident which involved hitting my head (temporal lobe) in just...
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Jammin... New - Too many side effecs with Keppra. What should I switch to??
Created by Jammin...at6/22/09 - 5:30 pm|156 Views|12 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
My name is Jamie and I am a 23 year old female with Epilepsy since I was 10 years old. I have been seizure free for almost 3 years now, the last two years I have been taking Keppra(1250 mg/day). Prior to Keppra I was taking Tegretol but decided to switch...
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discoi... New - Breakthrough seizures
Created by discoi...at7/7/09 - 1:02 pm|48 Views|6 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues |
pdl1 Possible cure for absence seizures
Created by pdl1at6/16/05 - 5:53 pm|15714 Views|108 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I am an MD. My daughter suffered from temporal lobe partial absence seizures from age two. Many medicines helped but none were fully effective.Based on an article on congenital defects in lipid metabolism, I had the flash insight that...
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stevo side effects of tegratol
Created by stevoat12/3/05 - 2:38 pm|8826 Views|13 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues second time on the site ,and newly diag with ep.Does or has any one had side effects while on tegratol any maybe while dinking? stevo...
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Kaya579 Why am I always cold?
Created by Kaya579at12/20/05 - 5:28 pm|7663 Views|29 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I am on Trileptal and Topomax. And i'm always freezing. Even when i'm warm to the touch, i'm shivering inside. I know the meds thin out the blood, but this is crazy. Is the hormonal seizures and the screwed up hormones every single...
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jeanmo... Topamax and Weight Loss
Created by jeanmo...at4/1/05 - 6:46 pm|7243 Views|34 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I began taking Topamax for partial seizures in January, 2005. I have since lost 25 pounds (I am 5' 2" and am down to 102 lbs.). I just really have no appetite most of the time. I am wondering if others have lost weight like this...
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matta25 Difference between Tegratol and Carbamazepine
Created by matta25at2/7/06 - 2:23 pm|6237 Views|11 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hello All,
I have been taking Tegratol for about 15-18 years now. Do to my health insurance i have to pay full price for Tegratol or get Carbamazepine for $25.00. My question is, Is there any difference between these two medication?...
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mrtigre Keppra 500mg
Created by mrtigreat1/30/06 - 6:14 pm|6024 Views|53 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hello;
I would like to know if there are any online users that have used or know the drug Keppra for epilepsy. If so, have you heard of or wittinessed the side effect of hair loss? I have seen it written up somewhere in the merck...
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rc6002 New - Anyone have good results with Lamictal
Created by rc6002at1/24/05 - 8:30 am|5261 Views|105 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Gosh seems like a lot of folks have not had good results with Lamictal. My son is changing from Tegritol to Lamictal (a long process). He is currently at 300 mg a day Lamictal and will have a blood test this...
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dollly trileptal
Created by dolllyat2/5/05 - 9:22 am|5168 Views|41 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi, my son is taking trileptal for about 2 months. We have seen a change in his school work. He is 14 years old and in his first year of high school. Does anyone know if this medicine has been known to have this side effect ? ...
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EHamma... Side effects of Lamictal
Created by EHamma...at8/11/05 - 5:15 pm|5031 Views|42 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I was wondering if anyone has heard of anyone on Lamictal getting Hypoglycemia or having the effects of Hypoglycemia?A couple of times since I been on this medication, I felt dizzy and was wondering if this is a side effect of the...
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kelpetru TAKING LAMICTOL-READ ABOUT DRUG REACTION
Created by kelpetruat12/9/05 - 7:38 pm|4691 Views|13 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues THIS IS LONG, BUT IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD ARE TAKING LAMICTOL PLEASE READ!! I DO NOT WANT TO SCARE ANY TAKING LAMICTOL B/C IT CAN A WONDERFUL DRUG....BUT THIS IS REGARDING A SKIN REACTION TO LAMICTOL, POSSIBLY DUE TO DEPAKOT INTTERACTION---WOULD...
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steven... Lamictal
Created by steven...at1/9/05 - 7:48 am|4444 Views|48 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I know that there is plenty of information on the net concerning this med, but I would like to hear from some real people who have taken it, or more specifically, have children on Lamictal. Our 14 yrold son has been on it, solid,...
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elizleigh Lamictal side effects/weight changes? Or Tegretol?
Created by elizleighat8/13/07 - 10:19 am|3494 Views|39 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi everyone,
For anyone who is or has been on lamictal, what has been your experience as far as weight changes or any other side effects with lamictal? I tend to gain weight very very easily and am looking for another med to try....
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dfriedman Sex drive and seizure medications
Created by dfriedmanat5/24/05 - 10:49 am|3310 Views|50 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hello everyone,I was wondering if ANYONE has advice on what to do about the loss of sex drive from these dammed seizure meds.I am 44, have had a hysterectomy and on Carbitrol. I have NO sex drive at all. ...
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pinkan... keppra withdrawal
Created by pinkan...at4/30/06 - 5:48 am|3262 Views|42 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi
I am in the process of withdrawing keppra and nothing to introduce. I am just curious if there is anyone on this site who has already done been through it and what sort of side effects did they have during the process?
All...
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natalya Lamictal side effects.
Created by natalyaat2/27/06 - 5:49 pm|3212 Views|28 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi,
I am really in trouble regarding the medicine. I took Depakote ER for my generalized seizures and been controled by it for about 5 years. In March 2004 I had a child who was born with Fetal Valproate Syndrome-syndrome caused...
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stonerock lamictal for complex partial seizures
Created by stonerockat5/12/05 - 11:26 am|2908 Views|38 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Dr. just suggested me to switch from trileptal to lamictal after 2 months of trial on trileptal, which seems doesn't work for me. Does anyone have well control of complex partial seizures using lamictal? Thanks....
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chubbers Is Anyone Taking Topamax
Created by chubbersat2/9/05 - 2:40 pm|2889 Views|59 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I'm 27 & I have been on on epival for 11 years. Just as I was getting comfortable with my life & getting used to epival my doctor recently made me change my medication due to my migraines. My doctor didnt want to increase my intake...
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chewy Topomax and Weight Loss
Created by chewyat2/2/05 - 6:24 pm|2631 Views|14 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I am quite worried at this point. We moved to Nevada about 6 months ago. My wife has been trying to get into a neurologist for 2 1/2 to 3 months. She has been diagnosed with JME since 1996 (took 3 years to diagnose, previous doctors...
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leesa alcohol and epilepsy
Created by leesaat1/26/05 - 10:22 pm|2589 Views|25 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues ur probably thinking im really stupid for even considering this... but im a 17 yr old girl and im currently on tegretol and lamictal... im getting off the tegretol and switching over... and i used to be able to drink in the beginning...
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kamit24 side effects of tegritol
Created by kamit24at1/15/06 - 8:10 pm|2559 Views|6 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues could anyone please tell me the side effects of tegritol...
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momof1 facial ticks.
Created by momof1at8/8/04 - 7:24 am|2557 Views|4 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I am currently taking Dilantin. I don't know if this is related, but now my one eye is starting to "flicker" (may not be the right word) The bottom part of my eye moves all...
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Maggie Tegretol
Created by Maggieat6/13/05 - 7:26 pm|2506 Views|39 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi, just wondering if anyone has taken Tegretol?I was put on it about 2wks.ago for my seizures,but it does not seem to be helping.Has anyone else had this problem? Thanx, maggie...
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mlisa73 Depakote--How long does it take?
Created by mlisa73at7/29/05 - 8:37 pm|2502 Views|22 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I will be starting my 8-year-old daughter on Depakote tomorrow (she was diagnosed with absence ep. Wednesday). I was just wondering if anyone can tell me about how many days it takes for this drug...
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bonny Lamictal and Hair Loss
Created by bonnyat2/1/05 - 8:33 am|2397 Views|44 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has experienced some hair lossor knows of a connection between hair loss and Lamictal? As i recently increased my dosage of Lamictal to 500mg a day, and i'm finding that i'm losing...
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quirky Topamax - what's it like?
Created by quirkyat5/9/06 - 5:19 am|2269 Views|36 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi
I am taking tegretol retard and keppra at the moment.
Yesterday when I saw my doctor, he has prescribed me to go on topamax and when on the full dosage, I can then come off the keppra gradually.
I dont know much about topamax.
My...
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gypsyg GYPSYG
Created by gypsygat4/16/08 - 11:16 am|7 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
I'VE BEEN SUFFERING WITH EPILEPSY SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER. HERE I AM NOW 32 YEARS OLD NOW AND
TAKING 8 DIFFERNT MEDICINCES EVERY DAY. I'VE HAD THE BRAIN SURGERY IN 1999, THE VNS IN 2003.
NOTHING SEEMS TO WORKING. I HAVEN'T HAD TOO...
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cheyen... I take topomax Keppra Dilantin Trileptal Provigil Vns implan...
Created by cheyen...at7/26/08 - 12:38 pm|3 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
i guess at 52 im getting a little tired of having seizures.But I have to thank God for my wife who has been right there when I had My seizure.Who knows maybe they will come up with something to help aall epileptics. Stay strong strong everyone
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cheyen... I take topomax Keppra Dilantin Trileptal Provigil Vns implan...
Created by cheyen...at7/26/08 - 12:38 pm|11 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
i guess at 52 im getting a little tired of having seizures.But I have to thank God for my wife who has been right there when I had My seizure.Who knows maybe they will come up with something to help aall epileptics. Stay strong everyone
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wldhrt13 "Stupamax" aka Topamax
Created by wldhrt13at1/18/07 - 7:16 am|990 Views|9 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues For those who have suffered the stupamax stupor...How long before the cognitive fog lifts?
or dare I ask, does it?...
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Steph618 "Who has had Insomnia w/ Keppra & Dilantin?"
Created by Steph618at8/31/06 - 10:56 am|589 Views|4 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi,everyone I'm new to this website but I started to take Keppra and Dilantin for my Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures. I've had Insomnia for 2 weeks and it's killing me, when I don't get enough sleep I tend to be cranky!!!! THANKS...
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cindy ... $$$$$$$ & Pharmaceuticals
Created by cindy ...at7/16/08 - 10:36 am|54 Views|7 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues FDA panel sees suicide risks with epilepsy drugs
Published Wednesday July 16th, 2008
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
STUMBLE UPON
WASHINGTON - Drugs used by millions of Americans to treat epileptic seizures can cause increased risks of suicide, a government...
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ajramey ................
Created by ajrameyat4/20/05 - 5:45 pm|362 Views Posted To: Medication Issues ........................
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kylasmom 10 year old daughter on Keppra..
Created by kylasmomat9/12/08 - 6:45 pm|28 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
My daughter just turned 10 years old this month. She was diagnosed with epilepsy last October after a small episode and placed on keppra. As, her weight increased her dosage went up as well. This school year is in the 5th week and she is doing so bad...
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pitados New - 11 Year old son has had 3 seizures in one year, has been prescrib...
Created by pitadosat10/21/09 - 9:03 am|19 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi,
My son has had 3 unexpected seizures in 1 year. They've done many tests and after the second seizure, was given a clean bill of health. The doctor stated that it was unexplainable and that it could be from his brain changing from growing....
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Mum an... 14 year old just started Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal??) - Extreme Ex...
Created by Mum an...at2/23/09 - 2:23 pm|10 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
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ches1982 16 month old and Keppra
Created by ches1982at5/15/09 - 2:20 pm|19 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
Hello Everyone,
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tinah 16 y/o son--On Lamictal but having TC's--What's next?
Created by tinahat9/22/08 - 1:16 pm|8 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi---new to the forum.
At 13-15 years old Nick had absence seizures (undiagnosed as doc's wouldn't listen to me). Very mild---and only every 3-5 mos.
Formally diagnosed at 16. Started on Lamictal (now taking 350 mg 2x/day). Side-effect...
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shirln... 2 YEAR OLD SON I NEED HELP
Created by shirln...at7/12/05 - 2:09 pm|748 Views|7 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues HELLO I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD SON THATS HAS DX (INFANTILE SPASMS ) MONOCLOYIC SEIZURES AND I NEED SOME INFORMATION ON MEDS AND VNS. MY SON BJ HAS HAD SEIZURES FOR 8 MONTHS AND HE IS ON KEPPRA, KLONIAPEN, AND ZONOGRAN. HE WAS ON...
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indyfan 2 years on meds, time to get off?
Created by indyfanat8/22/09 - 2:06 am|30 Views|4 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues
I've been taking Lamictal and Depakote since I had my brain surgery for a benign tumor
Ive only had one gran mal incident, which happened a week after my surgery. After that, I've been having absence seizures one day out of 2-4 weeks
Its...
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suppor... 2400mg daily TRILEPTAL now adding 500mg KEPPRA...anyone on these ...
Created by suppor...at7/27/07 - 5:47 pm|380 Views|8 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hubby is starting KEPPRA tonight with the TRILEPTAL. He is on the highest dose of TRILEPTAL 2400mg/daily and WAS doing well with his seizures for 4 months until Tuesday night when he had a Partial Seizure and then two more times on...
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verleen 3 Months and MEdication stop working - can anyone relate
Created by verleenat5/11/09 - 10:33 pm|9 Views Posted To: Medication Issues
Hi I have a 6 Year old son who has uncontroleable seizures from 3 months old and has never been diagnosed propley. Anything be new medication or the Ketogenic Diet works for three months and then just stops working did anyone expierence this? He is also...
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keithric 3 Year Old - Advice for "Add-On-Therapy" with Zonisamide
Created by keithricat6/20/08 - 6:18 pm|11 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues |
shiana... 3 year old on Keppra/Her mood is changing..............
Created by shiana...at1/26/05 - 7:35 am|523 Views|12 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues My daughter was just put on Keppra a couple of weeks ago. The Neurologist started her out on the liquid form, gradually increasing her dosages. We and her day care center, have noticed just recently that she has been very clingy,...
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EKlair... 3 year old weaning off of Lamictal ...HELP
Created by EKlair...at8/17/06 - 9:42 am|656 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I am new and my daughter 3 years old has been on Lamictal 175mg a day and Keppra 3ml a day for a little over a year now. They cut back on the Keppra for a little bit because she was losing weight and losing milestones well, just recently...
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foakes... 3 yr old with frontal lobe epilepsy not responding to tegretol
Created by foakes...at1/25/07 - 1:59 pm|500 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Our 3-and-a-half-year-old daughter Anna was diagnosed with frontal lobe epilepsy in November. She started having seizures when she was a baby (we now think), although we did not realize it at the time, as they always occurred at night-time,...
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angelran 30lbs lost since changing meds
Created by angelranat6/3/06 - 6:11 pm|491 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I have recently mad a switch from Tegritol to Lamictal. I had been on Tegritol for over 14 years and it was becoming less and less effective. Anyway...since being on Tegritol I had gained steadily at tleast 10lb a year. NOW...I have...
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savana... 4 year old daughter with Lennex Gastrou
Created by savana...at10/10/06 - 7:58 am|515 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues Hi,
I am new to this group and looking for some support and answers for my little angel. She is 4 and has all seizure types :( ( since 18 months) We have been on all meds allowed and nothing has helped. Currently, we are trying...
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girlygrl 41 Taking Lacmicatal after first seizures after two years
Created by girlygrlat8/30/05 - 8:22 pm|478 Views|3 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues I am 41 years old, had seizures all my life since 16 year old,the started taking lamictal for bipolar disorder actual froma psychiatrist, at least that is what they told me I had, thenlater I was told it was an Epiletic mood disorder...
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aodonald 4yo w/ absence seizures and HORRIBLE behavior
Created by aodonaldat5/9/08 - 1:29 pm|34 Views|2 Comments Posted To: Medication Issues hello my name is Amy. I have a 4 year old son who was diagnosed with absence seizures about 3 years or so ago but i never put him on medication till about 1 year ago i just sort of hoped he would out grow his seizures and when he didn't get better or worse...
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Natarsha 5 year old step sister on Topamax, Epilim and Lamictal
Created by Natarshaat3/22/07 - 10:48 pm|405 Views|1 Comment Posted To: Medication Issues I am unsure of the dosages, sorry.
She is going off Lamictal soon.
My Step Sister is having trouble concentrating at school, she is unable to learn, she is as of today suspended from school (Reception) until next Tuesday because...
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