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Topic: Medication Issues

TEGRATOL CR / SIDEFFECTS LEAFLET

08/2006 | 1 Comments

was anyone else aware that this drug is also used to treat people with anger problems and depression. Hense side effects. What do u think???
Getting much worse on Keppra

08/2006 | 3 Comments

I started Keppra on 5/31. At first, it seemed to be working well (with my carbatrol). My doctor wanted me off the carbatrol. My seizures were...
Train Dispatching on Depakote

08/2006 | 1 Comments

Hi, this is my first post on here. im 29 yrs old and work for a Class 1 railroad as a Train Dispatcher. Iv had 2 Grand mal seizures 2 yrs ago and they...
Another question--vision issues.

08/2006 | 4 Comments

I'm still on the Depakote & Lamictal. I was wondering if any of you have vision problems. I can see fine, but my eyes sort of..hurt, I guess. Like...
Lyrica

08/2006 | 2 Comments

Any one on this drug solely for seizures? It has been add to my regimine for further control. I feel dizzy mostly and cannot hold my balance. I also...
Gabitril

08/2006 | 1 Comments

So, now the doctor wants to try Gabitril on my daughter, we've been through them all just about. Maybe one or two more we haven't tried yet. Does...
tegretol

08/2006 | 2 Comments

Has anyone gained weight while taking tegretol? Has anyone had continuous seizures while taking tegretol? Has anyone had to increase their dosage of...
New to Dilantin and concerned

08/2006 | 15 Comments

Hi All, I have been on 2500mg Keppra and recently I saw an Epileptologist. With my TLE not under control and bad side effects of Keppra he decided to...
Tegretol Vs Tegretol XR

08/2006 | 0 Comments

I've had epilepsy for roughly 20 years ( I was in grad school when it started). I had several grand mal seizures. I've been on regular tegretol for...
Timonil 300 retard

07/2006 | 2 Comments

hello...my name is nicole and im from romania.i have tonico-clonic seisures since i was 1 year old..and i went at many doctors who prescribed me...
Anti-Depressants.....

07/2006 | 16 Comments

Hi all, I am gearing up for my epilepsy surgery next month. My doctor has prescribed an anti-depressant for me to take while I wait for the date to...
Has anyone ever been on Catapres?

07/2006 | 1 Comments

My 8-year old is going to start Catapres in order to make sure she gets enough sleep to see if this helps to control her seizures. Recently, it seems...
Lamictal & Depakote

07/2006 | 3 Comments

My doctor just upped my dosage levels of both Lamictal & Depakote. He told me I'd probably be really tired the first few days of taking it. I cannot...
Are Topamax side effects that bad??

07/2006 | 15 Comments

I'm on 1000mg Epilim/Valproic Acid at the moment, which doesnt seem to be working out too well. So my neuro is putting me on Lamictal/lamotrigine but...
Is Trileptal Working?

07/2006 | 1 Comments

Can anyone give me an estimated time of how long you try with one medication before deciding its not working? My 9 yr old is on Trileptal for his CPS...
Tergretol XR

07/2006 | 2 Comments

Looking for answers on Tegretol XR or anyone that is on it and can give me alittle more information on it. I have the information that comes with the...

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