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Problems in bed

Sun, 01/19/2020 - 03:07

Topic: Men With Epilepsy

I was diagnosed with epilepsy at 17 years old I'm now 40 and take kepra and primidone my sex drive if fine but have problems sustaining erection any advice very appreciative thanks very much I'm not sure if it's due to the medication

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Hi, Thank you for posting.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2020-01-21 - 06:05

Hi, Thank you for posting. Treatment and how your body may react to certain medications varies for each individual. To learn more about Keppra & medication side effects, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/levetiracetam The goal of treatment with medicines should be –No Seizures and No Side Effects. However, we know that some individuals may experience too many side effects, that are very bothersome or cause other health problems. It’s important that you're continuing to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns and if you experience any potential changes in side effects, changes in seizure types/frequency, symptoms, moods and behaviors to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. Men living with epilepsy may also experience health concerns that are unique to their gender. Learn about some of the epilepsy related health issues men should be aware of and respond to here: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2018/6/june-men’s-health-month https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/special-populations/men-and-epilepsyManaging these issues with your epilepsy team can help improve seizure control and your quality of life. For additional information and resources regarding managing your epilepsy, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy You may want to consider keeping a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryisa great tool for identifying & tracking seizures and triggers, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline

Hi, Thank you for posting. Treatment and how your body may react to certain medications varies for each individual. To learn more about Keppra & medication side effects, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/levetiracetam The goal of treatment with medicines should be –No Seizures and No Side Effects. However, we know that some individuals may experience too many side effects, that are very bothersome or cause other health problems. It’s important that you're continuing to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns and if you experience any potential changes in side effects, changes in seizure types/frequency, symptoms, moods and behaviors to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. Men living with epilepsy may also experience health concerns that are unique to their gender. Learn about some of the epilepsy related health issues men should be aware of and respond to here: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2018/6/june-men’s-health-month https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/special-populations/men-and-epilepsyManaging these issues with your epilepsy team can help improve seizure control and your quality of life. For additional information and resources regarding managing your epilepsy, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy You may want to consider keeping a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryisa great tool for identifying & tracking seizures and triggers, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline

Hi, Thank you for posting. Treatment and how your body may react to certain medications varies for each individual. To learn more about Keppra & medication side effects, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/levetiracetam The goal of treatment with medicines should be –No Seizures and No Side Effects. However, we know that some individuals may experience too many side effects, that are very bothersome or cause other health problems. It’s important that you're continuing to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns and if you experience any potential changes in side effects, changes in seizure types/frequency, symptoms, moods and behaviors to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. Men living with epilepsy may also experience health concerns that are unique to their gender. Learn about some of the epilepsy related health issues men should be aware of and respond to here: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2018/6/june-men’s-health-month https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/special-populations/men-and-epilepsyManaging these issues with your epilepsy team can help improve seizure control and your quality of life. For additional information and resources regarding managing your epilepsy, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy You may want to consider keeping a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryisa great tool for identifying & tracking seizures and triggers, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. Additionally, you may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline