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Stopped my medication - need advice please!
Mon, 07/10/2006 - 09:35Topic: Medication Issues
Hi all,
I'm looking for a bit of advice if possible - I'm 26 and have been diagnosed with epilepsy for almost a year and a half, I was prescribed Lamictal which I should take 4 times a day. I haven't taken my meds for a few months now - I've been fit free for over a year and felt that I could manage without them - probably a stupid idea but I've been fine. I'm due to see my Doctor on Friday for my yearly check up - should I be honest and tell him that I've stopped taking them or not mention it. If I do tell him, any clue as to how he might react?
Thank you!
Claire
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Re: Stopped my medication - need advice please!
Submitted by angel_lts on Mon, 2006-07-10 - 17:13
You need to be completely honest with him. I dont think he will agree with what you have done.
I think it is great that you have not had a seizure. You have to be very careful, because one night loss sleep, hormones acting up...could cause a seizure.
How is your diet/vitamins?
I wish you the best
Lisa
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/
Re: Re: Stopped my medication - need advice please!
Submitted by Culls on Tue, 2006-07-11 - 02:37
Hi,
Thanks for the replies. I spoke to my parents last night, and think I will explain to the Doctor, but also I am going to start taking the meds again. I'm going to start off how I did before, building up to 4 a day. Think I've been too risky and blaze about it.
My diet is ok but like you say one night without sleep and it could be game over.
Thank you xx
Re: Stopped my medication - need advice please!
Submitted by fzMousie on Mon, 2006-07-10 - 11:38
I would be honest with him, yes. Otherwise, he might think the meds are having an impact that they are not. No idea how he might respond. Good luck.