Epilepsy

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The anticonvulsants (also commonly known as antiepileptic drugs) are a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of epileptic seizures. Anticonvulsants are also increasingly being used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, since many seem to act as mood stabilizers, and for the treatment of neuropathic pain. The goal of an anticonvulsant is to suppress the rapid and excessive firing of neurons that start a seizure. Failing this, an effective anticonvulsant would prevent the sprea...

My daughter is taking medicines for seizure post encephalitis for the past 18 years.Seizures have controlled but still she has 3_4attacks per month.Lately she has started seeing imaginary things.Doc has prescribed Q-mind 50 along with lacosam50,levroxa1000,eptoin and frisium10. Earliar she used to take gardenal60.My question is ....is lacosam better than gardenal With thanks

Hii.. Sir I am 19yrs old girl I was suffering from epilepsy when I was 15 years old that was the first time. Then I consultesvto neuro specialist he prescribed me zenoxa 600mg and cloba 10mg and said to continue it for 3years. I did that during that course I didnt get any seizures. In December 2013 I left taking medicine bcoz 3yrs was completed. there was no attack b/w these days. In november 2014 I got again the epilepsy attack doctor prescribed me temporarily eptoin 100mg three times a day along with pan and lonazep. And told me consult the doctor whose treatment was during my first attack. Now after taking eptoin i am feeling sleepy and feel m hands n legs trembling to some extend(not more as if it is shaking) , i read on net that peoples who suffer frm epilepsy had some problems after

I am totally depressed by my illness of epilepsy. This epilepsy was seen in me 8 years ago. Then after i had visited the doctor where i had done an eeg & ct-scan for any other reasons of my seizure, it was due to epilepsy. So the doctor advised me to take encro chronate 500 mg morning and night. After taking this it was cured and I had taken it for 3 years. However, now again after 8 years this is happening to me again. I am just worried about my future. I am studying BCA in Nepal and i am from Nepal. I don't know why but i am just tired of living like this. I feel too shy to go over to my friends group. Many of my friends don't like me. I am sick of living. I cant motivate myself to live. :-( Why is this happening to me? I am from a poor family so i don't know where i c...

I am 50 years old. I have been patient of epilepsy since 20 yrs. I was taking Zeptol CR 400 mg & Topomac 50mg(thrice a day), total 1200 mg Zeptol and 150 mg Topomac per day. My seizures were in control after that. After 15 years i reduce the dose to total 200 mg Zeptol and 50 mg Topomac per day.From last 4 months I have started getting seizures again, and from 2 months my doctor changed the medicine to Oxetole 300 mg & Clobachem 5mg, twice a day. But seizures didnt come in control. Now I am taking Oxetole 1050mg & Clobachem 10.5mg on the doctor's advice. But still the seizures are not in control. I think the new medicine is not working on me. Could you please suggest what to do?? ## I have had to take anticonvulsants for over 50 years. I was told I would need them until ...

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After I feel scared or fear of some one or something then I become panic. I can't control my mind what's right to do and what not.when I start to do something I can't stop myself. I become monotonous. And after I did checked up the doctor told me that I was suffering from epilepsy and now I am taking a tablet valparin 200 mg. ## And today's I have a que that is this happen to all of the guys suffering from epilepsy??? Or its just me!! ## My husband experiences the same types of seizures, he has been taking a medication to control them for several years, now. It does not happen to everyone that has epilepsy, there are different types, but yes, it is possible. The NIH lists the typical side effects of Valproic Acid as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight ...

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I would like to know if Epilim is used to treat epilepsy? ## Yes, from what I found, Epilim (Sodium valproate) is indeed used as a treatment for epilepsy in children and adults. "Sodium valproate is used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder." Source: NHS.uk

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My sister takes take her tegretal and seroquel. Do these have a horrible impact upon each other? She seems like she's drunk all day. I believe it's the seroquel. I just want her to have some normalcy in her life and she definitely cant function like this. ## Hello, Laura! How is your sister doing? I'm glad you posted your concern, because she does need to speak to her doctor. She could be developing an issue with serotonin or something else, which has the potential to be dangerous. Normal side effects to Seroquel include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. How long has she been taking them? ## she just started taking the tegretol again about a month ago. Shes been on serequel since april. ## A month is long enough for it the serotonin to possibly be building up in her...

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Does this drug help treat epileptic seizures? ## Yes, Lacosamide is indicated for the treatment of seizures. " Why is this medication prescribed? Lacosamide is used to control partial onset seizures (seizures that involve only one part of the brain) in adults and children 4 years of age and older. Lacosamide is also used in combination with other medications to control primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (formerly known as a grand mal seizure; seizure that involves the entire body) in adults and children 4 years of age and older. Lacosamide is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. " Ref: Medline Plus ## has anyone used lacasomide mediciation for seizures? ## That is actually the original approved...

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I'm on 100mg of pregabalin for epilepsy as I fit in my sleep.. just wanted to know if it's ok to drink alcohol well on pregabalin I'm not a big drinker only drink well on holiday like 2 to 3 drinks on a night I know it says don't drink alcohol on the box but most medicine say that can anyone help me plz as I'm going away in 16 day's thank you ## Hello, Claire! How are you? First, alcohol lowers your seizure threshold, so drinking if you have epilepsy is never a good idea. Second, alcohol can worsen the side effects of medications, so as listed by the FDA, you may experience more nausea, dizziness and drowsiness than usual. Basically one drink may affect you the same as having 2 or 3 and so on. Thus, unless your doctor clears you to have a couple drinks, it would ...

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My Father had an road accident with head injury in may 2012. he never felt convulsion at that time. he was unconscious for about a week. he was treated with Manitol and other medicines. He gained his memories slowly. But due to communication error at the initial treatment at the time accident the Dr understood that he had convulsions. He was discharged from the hospital after one month of treatment. But he is still being given Celetoin 100mg, folvite 5 mg, and levera 500 Mg. It was started with three times a day, after one year it was reduced to two times a day. now he is taking once a day for last 45 days. As he never had attack of epilepsy or any similar symptom. He is normal now. now he is feeling less dizziness now. can we stop his these medicines. ## Hello, Usp! How are you and you...

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I am 69 years old. I am 6 feet, 8 inches tall. But, my body weight is below 45 Kg. now I had fits of epilepsy in the night on 6th October 2010. It repeated twice that night. Now I am taking Levipil 250mg (Levitiracetum) daily as advised by a neurologist. Now the dose has been reduced to 1 tab on alternate days. Fits never repeated till now. I have Hypothyroidism also. For that I am taking Thyroxin 50 mg. I have irritable bowel syndrome. Usually I have loose motion twice or thrice a day. Will you please suggest a remedy for the above mentioned problems?

Does the dose within the xr pill dispense equally over a twenty four hour period? I am concerned about daily peaks and valleys. I take dose in evening but at times due to work I'll take it a much as six hours earlier. Thanks ## Hello, Joe! How are you? Yes, that's how they are designed to work. However, the issue is that if you take one 6 hours earlier on Tuesday, then take the next on Wednesday 6 hours later, which is your regular time, you're not keeping the levels in your body consistent to prevent seizures. If you need to take it 6 hours earlier some days, due to your work schedule, then you should change the time you take it, so that you take it at the same time every day and prevent these unmediated gaps. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Lamictal as possibly i...

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My grandmother was on a medicine in oklahoma for epilepsy. We cant get the record of any of her meds in iowa. She says the generic name started with Ce and the Brand name Started with T. ## Hmmm the closest one I could think of would be Tegretol - starts with a T ... generic name for it is Carbamazepine. Could not find any generic names starting with Ce, only Ca. I hope this helps. Any other clues you could post? The appearance of the pills, any letters/numbers on them? Please post back with any other questions or information you can think of...

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I am having epilepsy for about 4 years, i took only 0 - 0 - 300mg eptoin till last 6 months and now I am taking 10mg clobazam,500mg levipil - 0 - 300mg eptoin,10mg clobazam,500mg levipil a day, after an attack due to lack of sleep. After this drugs i feel not interested in anything, drowsiness, increased anger and lost my patience, etc., So i went to psycatrist and took 0 - 10mg prodep - 0 for 2 months. now after stoping it i returned back to the same condition. now i cant concentrate in my job (software). I was warned not to sleep in the office, but i cant. I dont know what to do. pleeeease help me... ## Have you spoken to your doctor about this problem? You may need a dosage adjustment or to try some different medications. All of these can cause drowsiness and the Clobazam can cause i...

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Is phenobarbital available by prescription only?...It's just for the seizures of my dog... Can you please help me with information? The vet clinic is far away from us.. Thank you... According to the article ive read it can also help dogs suffering from epilepsy...or any related med.

My father is an Epilepsy patient & he needs to get rid of this dreadful disease by all means because he is the one who is every thing for us, so pls help us & recommend a medication or treatment accordingly. Thanks with b.rgds sdr ## There is no way to get rid of it, per se, he can only use medications to help control it and prevent seizures. Learn more Epilepsy details here. That said, I am not sure what medications are available to you there. What has he been advised to take by his doctor?

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Lmfao Ive found my one and only well probably as close as I'll ever get. I take kolnapin for panic and anxiety and A anti depressant mood stabilizer because I'm bipolar 1 with ptsd and I take blood thinners because I've had 2 strokes and like 4-5 days ago had a "mini stroke" and I also have epilepsy so let throw one more in the mix for fun ## I’m surprised I haven’t had a stroke but taking coverall for bp, Atorvastatin & Omerprazole I believe are cholesterol. Epilepsy’s been under control since I began Morphine. I’ve blamed everything on it since I was fine as far as my weight and appetite goes. No arthritiseither. Just your average junkie that detox programs never helped although a mild depressing or atleast a look at the idea may have he...

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Hi. Besides taking my epilepsy medication daily, can i take memo plus gold as well? To control my headaches, improve my memory and curing my epilepsy. ## What epilepsy medication do you take? In theory a nutritional supplement should be safe to take, but I can't be certain and provide you with any information, without knowing what medication you take. Learn more nutritional supplement details here. ## I have epilepsy ang i am taking tegretol SR as my medication. Can i take memo plus gold as well? ## Currently I'm taking levetiracetam for epilepsy..250g in the morning and 500g at night. ## Im taking Lamictal for epilepsy.Is it safe to take both at the same time?thank u!! ## hi, would the supplement memo plus gold help treat my epilepsy? ## Hi. Currently I'm taking Keppra for ...

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Hello. I use prazepam every evening 10mg since 16 years to treat my partial epilepsy (they found I had it at last when I was 30!!!) for 26 years now and to treat some feelings of fear built up during a hard life. It is a low dose. I do not like high doses and it works fine. Now I moved to a country where I want to avoid going to a doctor who prescribes this and charge a fortune for it plus all the explanations I need to give etc. So here so a pharmacist told me about hydroxyzine tablets with a little valium in it will do the same for me. All my life I do not drink nor smoke nor use anything "wrong." I live healthy and exercise a lot. Please advise me now as I am running out of prazepam, if this can be ok for me to try? Thanks so much. ## Hello, Caro! How are you? There is no Val...

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