Epilepsy Questions

Lyrica and Weight Gain? Yes or No?

Posted 27 Jan 2010 by snowgoer68 • 36 answers

I would like to find out how many here on lyrica are gaining weight. I have seen multiple sites on the internet with people gaining tons of weight, some saying they were even eating less, exercising more. Although it helped the pain some could not take the weight. I am an above knee amputee and ...

What is the normal dilantin level when an adult is taking for seizures?

Posted 10 Jan 2014 by CSTARNES • 1 answer

I've got Epilepsy & Frequent Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis w/pain, what are my options for pain?

Posted 3 days ago by amyray63 • 0 answers

I've been diagnosed with Epilepsy (20 yrs ago). One of my Seizures was violent enuff to displace my spinal cord at C4-C5, so I was forced to have surgery. I wasn't informed that I would need a Titanium Plate, nor did I know that the surgeon secured it & screwed thru C6. 16 months ago ...

Brivaracetam - Anyone taking Briviact? I was taking keppra 500 mg x 2 daily but my doc is switching?

Posted 8 days ago by Margyhannah • 0 answers

... me to briviact 50mg 2x daily. I just started taking it last week and am having some side effects, mostly stomach pain, nausea and chills. Anyone else on this med longer than me? How are you coping? Hoping the keppra rage and brain fog go away soon when I'm allowed to wean off in a couple ...

Antiphospholipid Syndrome - My hematologist and my neurologist want to switch me from Dilantin (I?

Posted 12 days ago by Lhrlovemar • 0 answers

... have Epilepsy) to Vimpat?

Tegretol XR - Is Carbamezapine a suitable generic for Tegretol?

Posted 14 days ago by Edward Caufield • 0 answers

My new prescription coverage for Tegretol now costs me $125.00 per month. I am siezure free with it for 25 years. My new prescription plan offers Carbamezapine for $5.00 per month. Is it as effective as the Tegretol and are there any possible side effects not found in Tegretol?

Are there any stop smoking aids safe to take when you have epilepsy?

Posted 15 days ago by cavanaugh0708 • 0 answers

I have epilepsy and want to stop smoking. Are any of the STP smoking aids safe for me to take?

Is metformin the same as Keppra? Is it for epilepsy?

Posted 27 Jul 2017 by MouhamadB2 • 1 answer

It didn't occur to me until today but the pills in the latest bottle of Levetiracetam seem different. They are oblong shaped but are thicker and more powderish. IP 179 is labeled on the pills. Am I taking the right medication? Thanks

Seizures - I have had Epilepsy for about 5-6 years now and the medication isn't working due to?

Posted 14 Jul 2017 by chelsea07123 • 1 answer

... either the side effects or just not working anyway. I have got scarring on the temporal lobe and I am going to see the neurosurgeon on the 27th July regarding the possibility of brain surgery. What would be done in this particular process and how successful is it?

Worse side effects taking lamotrogine and topiramate?

Posted 1 Jul 2017 by SSimms • 1 answer

Hi I have epilepsy and have been suffering with a constant hangover type headache For months, My neurologist has put me on topiramate, starting at 25mg and bumping it up weekly until I hit 175mg then weaning me off the lamotrogine. If I get the side effect of weight loss I would be so happy! Since ...

Epilepsy a taking Keflex for kidney infection also on Epilim and Zonegran?

Posted 25 Jun 2017 by cmb2 • 0 answers

I am taking Keflex 500mg for a kidney infection. Is it safe as it can cause seizures. Is there something similar I could take? I am on Epilim and Zonegran Thank you

Divalproex Sodium - My daughter is taking 1000 mg of Depakote ER per day. Is this a safe dosage?

Posted 17 Jun 2017 by JimmyDGreen • 0 answers

... From what I have read on your site the recommended dosage should not exceed 60 mg and not to exceed 250 mg per day unless divided into several doses. She has been taking Depakote for several years for seizure control, but not this high of a dosage.

Switching from Trileptal to Aptiom?

Posted 3 Jun 2017 by ywolf • 1 answer

Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) has become unbearable for me with the adverse effects I've been experiencing, so my neurologist recommended Aptiom. I read that it's possible to make an overnight switch between these two drugs. Has anyone here tried this? I am very interested (desperate ...

Tramadol - Tramodol, naproxen, gabapentin and oramorph?

Posted 25 Apr 2016 by Anth-1986 • 5 answers

I've got a bulging disc in my lower back L5-S1, and I'm on 8 tramodol 50mg, 2 naproxen 500mg, 9 gabapentin 300mg, and oramorph 5ml every 4 hours Is all this together needed? Plz help

Levetiracetam - SHOULD I FEEL DRUNK ON IT ?

Posted 27 May 2017 by LOUISCOBB • 0 answers

Dizziness,can not drive on it,aggition,flashing in eyes