... high of 800 mg/day. She was also on 10 mg/day Lexapro for the last year. She began having involuntary movements in the eyes, mouth, neck but the Drs said it's not a movement disorder. EEG confirmed it's not seizure activity, but we have no diagnosis and no treatment after six weeks of distress. My daughter is also non-verbal autism which makes it more difficult. Has anyone experienced similar issues?
My daughter has epilepsy and has been on 750 mg Keppra and is weaning off Lamotrigine @100 mg from a
Question posted by rbrussell on 18 May 2024
Last updated on 25 May 2024 by LouAnnP
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LouAnnP
26 May 2024
I read that gabapentin can cause involuntary side to side movements of the eyes.
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/gabapentin-side-effects.html
Here is the link hope it helps
WildcatVet
18 May 2024
Hi, rbrussell!
It is a movement disorder but have the doctors considered tardive dyskinesia? It's very rare but has been reported with Lexapro in post-market reviews usually with long term use.
"Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a disorder that causes sudden, uncontrollable, and repetitive movements of the face, body, or both. TD is most commonly caused by prolonged use of antipsychotic drugs, but can also be caused by other classes of medications."
I'm sure that they probably ruled it out but I just thought I'd throw it out there.
Regards and good luck with your daughter!
rbrussell
19 May 2024
TD was our first thought, but we went to a movement specialist that said it was not a movement disorder. I'm not totally convinced. Thank You for your reply.
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