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Paranoia or just side effects
Wed, 08/14/2019 - 14:13Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
For quite some time, I have taken trileptal for as a seizure medication. The past few weeks I have been feeling dizzy, anxious, and really just out of it. Sometimes I feel like I'm going to have one but it doesn't happen and it doesn't even feel the same. This leads to some confusion; am I having long term side effects or am I just really traumatized from the experience of having seizures?
Hi Ehsan_33, Thanks so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2019-08-14 - 20:37
Hi Ehsan_33, Thanks so much for posting. It’s important that you express your concerns and an increase of feelings of anxiety, changes in seizure types, frequency, behaviors, side effects and symptoms to your healthcare team. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdf . Learn more about Trileptal & seizure medications and side effects, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/oxcarbazepinehttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effects https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/moods-and-behavior Additionally, there are plenty of things you all can do to reduce these feelings and stay safe: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy Learn seizure first aid: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety Learn how to live with seizures, potential risks and safety tips: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety/staying-safe Create a seizure response or action plan: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/seizure-forms which is a helpful tool for those around you to understand what do if you have a seizure: Use a diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diary Track your seizures, record you medical history, medications, side effects, moods, triggers, or other personal experiences. Have a Seizure alert device: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdf The Wellness Institute: epilepsy.com/wellness ,has many helpful and easy-to-use tips & resources for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and maximizing the quality of life for you & your family. For practical & effective strategies to enhance your well-being, learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/wellness-support-tools You may also contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline:1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support. epilepsy.com/helpline Additionally, your local Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliatescan help you find resources, support groups, events, and programs in your community.