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Effects from switching meds
Mon, 07/29/2019 - 13:56Topic: Medication Issues
Had epilepsy since I was 10, and switched med from Depakote to Lamictal after my 2nd pregnancy, my daughter is now 15 months. Well over the time I’ve had quite a few seizures. I work full time and haven’t seen my neurologist since I switched my meds, I wo
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Please take care of your
Submitted by BrendaAnderson on Sat, 2019-08-03 - 08:27
Please take care of your health.
Hi egallus83, Thanks so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2019-07-30 - 07:40
Hi egallus83, Thanks so much for posting. It's important that you follow-up with your healthcare team to discuss any changes in side effects, seizure types, frequency, behaviors and symptoms, to determine what individual treatment is best for you. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdfOur checklist for women with epilepsy may be helpful for you to review with your doctor, by visiting:https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/105CWE_ChecklistWomen_06-2019.pdf https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/women-faq To learn more about women and epilepsy, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/epilepsy-and-pregnancy/after-baby-born For more information about Lamictal and seizure medication side effects, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/lamotriginehttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effects Additionally, you may want to consider with your doctor having a device that can help track seizures, by visiting: https://www.dannydid.org/ and by keeping a seizure diary https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diary as another self-management tool. These tools may be helpful in identifying & tracking seizures, othersymptoms, managing medication & other therapies, recognizing triggers and health events that may affect seizures and wellness, which you can share with your providers. https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy 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: epilepsy.com/localsupport, can help you find resources, support groups, events, and programs in your community.