Epilepsy Questions (Page 4)

Is Keppra brand name more effective than generic?

I've been prescribed Gabapentin for my broken jaw and fractured vertebrae, when can I expect relief?

Has anyone experienced more headaches with gabapentin?

I am at a loss reading these reviews because my daughter has experienced more headaches than ever on it. She has vertigo, blurred vision and restlessness. She has experience fevers out of nowhere as well and when that happens she feels muscle weakness. After speaking to her neuro, they said we have... read more

CBD vs THC vs Cannabis: What's the difference between them?

How do I safely stop taking Keppra?

How do I stop taking Keppra twice daily safely?

Every generic clonazepam pill/NDCs manufactured by each pharmaceutical company feel different?

I find that clonazepam, depending on which brand is prescribed gives me different effects. TEVA/Barr's disintegrating tabs used to be my favorite because they provided more general comfort in regards to panic, and a lot better for depersonalization relief, on the other hand, PAR's ODTs caused me to... read more

Does Ketamine’s therapy work?

I have been living with chronic pain for over 20 years. It’s a struggle to get a Dr. to understand and believe you. I’m in Lyrica but no pain medication. They just refuse to prescribe it to me even though I have other health issues. I came across ketamine on Google. Has anyone tried it? How is it? W... read more

Will twitching caused by citalopram go away and will it cause brain injury and possibly lower IQ?

I was on Citalopram for 5 months when I started twitching, a side effect of the drug. My brother had epilepsy as a child. I got off the medication because it was so disturbing. I am still having twitching at night; it is impossible to sleep on my right side. I also am having bouts of headaches. I... read more

Hi all, i've just been prescribed Kreppa, and was wondering how likely is it i'll get side effect?

I've just been diagnosed with Epilepsy and have been prescribed Kreppa to alleviate the symptons. Kreppa seems to have some pretty serious side effects looking on the web, and i was wondering what percentage of people who take this drug actually sufer from any of the side effects? Is it likely or... read more

What time of night is best to take Keppra so your not so exhausted the nest day?

I was just given Keppra for my mild case of epilepsy I tried taking it at 9pm (I take it once a day at night) my dosage is 250-500 mg so if I need to be fully awake/aware around 8:30am what time at night should I take Keppra so I'm not completely tired the following day?

How long until keppra side effects subside?

I have mild epilepsy. About 5-6 tonic-colonic seizures a year caused by sleep deprivation. I'm a mum of a 2 year old. I gave up full time work to get healthy, relaxed and rested. 3 weeks on Keppra has severely reduced my quality of life. Suicidal depression being the worst. I have an appt to see my... read more

Does Lamictal help ADHD/ADD?

Just wondering is all.

Lamictal - Dosage for people for different things?

I realize everyone takes Different doses of this medication for different reasons but one thing I don’t understand. What I don’t understand is for these seizures one can take 600 mgs and one can take 25 mgs and then there is my doctor that says you need 100 two times a day. I’m so confused. I was on... read more

Lyrica brand name vs It's generic?

My husband began taking Lyrica in a drug study for epilepsy in about 2000. It helped his seizure control so much and he has taken ever since. After retiring he was able to receive patient assistance from Pfizer to cover the cost since Medicare didn't. Pfizer is stopping patient assistance this... read more

My daughter has epilepsy and has been on 750 mg Keppra and is weaning off Lamotrigine @100 mg from a

... 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.... read more