Seizures Questions (Page 7)

Trokendi XR and weight loss?

I was just put on Trokendi XR for chronic migraines, starting at 25mg for a week then up to 50mg for a week, then 75mg for a week, then 100mg until I see my doctor next. I have read that it is the same thing as Topiramate or Topamax expect Trokendi is the extended release. Regarding one of the big... read more

First time taking oxcarbazepine, side effects? how long?

My girlfriend is taking oxcarbazepine 300mg for seizures, shes never taken any anti-convulsive med. Its only been 3 days, she says she feels drowsy and tired as soon as she takes the pill. Does anyone know if this is normal and temporarily? How long until her body adjust and she's back to... 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

Whats the strongest and best medication for ADHD and Bipolar?

Whats the strongest and best medication for ADHD and Bipolar? If it is really bad. On high dosage of Concerta, Methylphenidate, Oxcarbazepine, and more

Can xanax help seizures like klonopin does?

I have epilepsey and I am prescribed lamictal once a day to help control my seizures. I am also prescribed xanax. My question is, does xanax help control seizures the same way klonopin does, bc they are both benzos. I am wondering because, if not, I'm going to talk to my doctor about... read more

Why cant we crush or chew Levetiracetam (keppra)?

our 5 year old, just cant swallow the tablets and the liquid isnt funded and would cost us in excess of $1000 per month. The pharmacist told me to crush it with something nice (we use peanut butter) and she can have it that way..But I noticed it says on the advise slip DO NOT CRUSH OR CHEW? She... read more

Are there side effects after going off keppra? do they decrease the dose and then stop?

My daughter suffered head trauma from a fall, she never had a physical seizure, but her EEG showed some abnormality and they put her on Keppra as a precaution. She has been on it almost a year but recently has started to have severe mood changes, depression, she cries all the time, she is anxious,... read more

Can Vimpat can cut in half?

decreasing dose and just filled 200mg tablets

Why would heart rate drop to mid 50's only when systolic blood pressure reading?

increases. It is very consistant and I cannot find anything online. I'd like to say I'm a super fit athlete, but... I'd be lying. My usual heart rate is low 70's, but recently my blood pressure has been wacked. I have not taken blood pressure medication, but all of a sudden... read more

Zopiclone 7.5 withdrawal I have been taking zopiclone at night for releif of anxiety and sleep for?

... abt a yr i want off i am cutting down my does. i would like to know wat risk are of seizure if i stop i read its normally in high amounts users? also how long does the withdrawal anxiety last and withdrawal symptoms?? my doc doesnt know i take this

What are the best medication for chronic pain, anxiety and seizure disorders?

My son suffered a TBI in August 2011. Two months later he started having seizures. He's been on Hydrocodene, Percocets, Xanax, Dillantin, K-pro buspar and numerous other drugs. Currently he is taking Hydrocodene, Buspar, and K-pro. He cannot take aspirin or nsaids. The side effects are causing... read more

Is Buspar safe for people with a history of epilepsy/seizures?

Can you break Vimpat in half if you have trouble swallowing. Secondly, do you have to wean off it?

Monistat 3 - I work at night and usually only take naps so it didn't really fit in my schedule. I?

... already took the 2nd dose but I did not lay down, in fact I was up and walking all day. Not much of the cream came out but will it still work? It's more irritated than itchy now and I don't have weird vaginal discharge but it's really irritated. I know I should have gotten the 1... read more

Meloxicam and baclofen?

Can the cause seizures