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Zonegran, kidney stones
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 16:20Topic: Medication Issues
I have been on Zonegran for about 6 months with what I thought were no problems but, I just spent four days in the hospital and had to have surgery to remove a kidney stone. I drink about 10-12 cups of water a day. I have noticed recently my seizures have been worsening in intensity as well how often I have I have them. I used to only have nocturnal and absence seizures and now I am having what the Dr. described as partial complex seiz. and I had 5 in a row coming out from anaesthesia. If anyone knows of a med that is similar to zonegran, thats really what I need help with because when I asked the Dr. he just said well they ALL have side effects. Thanks
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Re: Zonegran, kidney stones
Submitted by KK123 on Fri, 2010-08-20 - 18:55
Topomax is similar to zonegran, or so I was told. My daughter was on topomax and changed to zonegran because of lack of concentration (which is a side affect of topomax). Maybe it is something you could look in to. Good Luck.
topomax is a poison for a
Submitted by spiritbear on Wed, 2018-07-25 - 13:05
topomax is a poison for a drug I would not give that to my enemy
Re: Zonegran, kidney stones
Submitted by StaceyM on Tue, 2009-12-22 - 19:03
Hi, there. I am also on Zonegran (2 years now) and haven't noticed it helping my seizures (partial and complex partial 5-30/day). Recently, though, I started having cloudy urine and did a home test that revealed phosphates in my urine (can signal kidney problems/ stones). Did you end up switching medicines? I hope you are feeling better now. Stacey M.