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Amino Acid Supplements alongside AED
Sat, 06/08/2019 - 16:34Hello, i’m hoping someone can give me some info on amino acid supplements in the treatment of epilepsy, as well as taking these with medication (AED).
Im currently taking Zonisamide(awful side effects) and recently starting taking Gaba & Tourine and i haven’t had a seizure in 3 days! Though i want to make sure this wont have bad effects in the long run. Thank you.
Hi eoviaho, Thanks so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-06-10 - 10:24
Hi eoviaho, Thanks so much for posting. We are happy to hear that you’ve not had a seizure in three days, that’s awesome news! It’s important that you’re following-up with your healthcare team to determine what specific treatment is best for you and to discuss any changes in side effects, seizure types, behaviors and symptoms. For more information regarding seizure medication and side effects please visit , https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effects & https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/zonisamidehttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/drug-interactionsLearn more about complementary health approaches to epilepsy here, https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/complementary-health-approacheshttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/other-treatment-approaches/herbal-therapy& https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/nutritional-deficiencies If you have additional questions please email, contactus@efa.org , or call our 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-332-1000, where a trained information specialist can assist in connecting you to resources and provide referrals & support. https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/247-helpline