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Topic: Medication Issues

Dilantin

06/2006 | 1 Comments

When I first found out that I had E I was about 15. They put me on dilantin and now that I'm 25yrs old I am paying for it. It caused me to have probs...
30lbs lost since changing meds

06/2006 | 3 Comments

I have recently mad a switch from Tegritol to Lamictal. I had been on Tegritol for over 14 years and it was becoming less and less effective. Anyway...
Lyrica and nails

06/2006 | 2 Comments

Has anyone that is one Lyrica noticed that their fingernails or very fragile? I have been on Lyrica since the end of March and I have noticed that my...
Zarontin just added to my "diet".........

06/2006 | 0 Comments

Looking for on what others who where or are still in Zarontin. Side effects, interaction with other AED's, does it work for you.....that sort of thing...
Switching from Depakote to Lamictal

05/2006 | 2 Comments

Has anyone switched to Lamictal while taking Depakote? My 23 month son is finally controlled on the Depakote, but for long term we were wanting to...
Lamictal Effects on 8 Year Old

05/2006 | 1 Comments

Hi: My 8 year old son was diagnosed with E in December 2005. Thankfully he's only had a couple of seizures prior to starting his meds. His E has been...
cloudy vision after coming off keppra

05/2006 | 3 Comments

I have been off keppra for 1 week and I had developed cloudy vision.It looks like I'm looking through haze.Does anyone else have the same withdrawal...
In a quandry and fear - AED trials

05/2006 | 0 Comments

I would really appreciate some input. I've vascillated over this problem off and on for several years and here I am again facing it. I'm on both the...
Cymbalta

05/2006 | 1 Comments

I have started on Cymbalta again and was wondering if anyone elses uses it with Keppra?
my daughter being changed meds

05/2006 | 0 Comments

hi all my 13 yrd is being changed from epilim to topamax as the epilim while it was keeping the siezures at bay so far the side affects have not been...
Doctors Resisting Changes?

05/2006 | 0 Comments

After having had epilepsy for nearly 30 years, and dealing with some fine and almost-fine neurologists, I can't help always wondering why today's...
switching from Dilantin to Lacmital

05/2006 | 7 Comments

I had epilepsy and the doctors have me on Dilantin but because of my mood disorder they want me to switch from Dilantin to Lamictal . I've been...
What is a good substitute for Keppra

05/2006 | 3 Comments

I need a sub med to replace Keppra. I am already on Klonopin. Without the Keppra I shake and jerk an get stroke like episodes. Has anyone switched to...
Depakote or Lactamil???

05/2006 | 2 Comments

We've finally been able to get semi control after trying three meds for my 2 year old. We saw the pediatric neuro yesterday for the first time and he...
Tegretol and grapefruit?

05/2006 | 3 Comments

Hi, I have been taking Tegretol for 22 years, and as I was renewing my prescription for Tegretol online, noticed that my bottle says on the side "do...

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