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Anticonvulsants (Epilepsy prevention drugs)

This forum is the place to discuss anticonvulsants, which prevent epileptic seizures. Anticonvulsants include Barbiturates ( Barbexaclone, Metharbital, Methylphenobarbital, Phenobarbital, Primidone), Hydantoins (Ethotoin, Fosphenytoin, Mephenytoin, Phenytoin), Oxazolidinediones (Ethadione, Paramethadione, Trimethadione),Succinimides (Ethosuximide, Mesuximide, Phensuximide), Benzodiazepines (Clobazam, Clonazepam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam, Nitrazepam, Temazepam), Carboxamides (Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Rufinamide), Fatty acid derivatives (Valpromide, Valnoctamide), Carboxylic acids (Valproic acid (Sodium valproate & Valproate semisodium). That’s a lot of drugs to deal with! Whichever one(s) you are on, you can talk about your experiences here.

Study Reports That Antiepileptic Drugs Carry Suicide Risk

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During the recent research scientist found that a drug that’s being used to treat epilepsy, migraine headaches and other conditions can increase risk of suicidal thoughts and suicidal behavior. Researchers reported that patients who took antiepileptic drugs had two times more risk of suicidal...

by User avatar Bobby

lamictal - weight loss or gain?

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Someone asked this question with no response and I stumbled on this site curious about if you gain weight while taking??

by User avatar Guest

Topomax with Ketogenic Diet

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I have heard horror stories about mixing Topomax with the Ketogenic diet for some children. What happens if they are mixed and does this happen in a large percentage or just stray cases? My son has been on Topomax, Phenobarb, Ativan, Depakote and Klonipin for 3 years and was put on the Ketogenic...

by User avatar Guest

Any adverse reactions from taking paracetamol while on Lamictal?

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Hello! I have been on Lamictal for one year. My doctor prescribed this drug to me and said that this will treat my epilepsy very good. I don't feel any side effects so far, although my doctor said I might feel mild rash on my skin in the first two months of use. I responded very well and didn't have...

by User avatar gilberta51689

is it safe to combine Depakote and Voltaren?

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My doctor wants to switch me from Gabitril to Depakote, I would like to hear from anyone who is on it or has taken it before, and what you think about it. I also would like to know, as I am having terrible joint pains, is it safe to combine Depakote and Voltaren?

by User avatar parnell45809

Is there any substitute for gabapentin or nuerontin?

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My daughter is 5 years old and already had several epilepsy attacks. It seems she got his from my mother, her grandmother who also had same problems. She takes Gabapentin for a long time now, attacks subdued, but I think she has some unwanted side effects because of Gabapentin, so I would like to...

by User avatar vivianne44529

what are Gabapentin used for?

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My son is 8 years old and we were at the seaside when the first attack happened. We were all frightened, he just fell and hit his head, and then the seizure came in the form of spasms. I was freaked while my husband took him to the hospital where he got Gabapentin. What is this drug used for? Will...

by User avatar elissa40175

Can Gabapentin be addictive?

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I am suffering from epilepsy for three years now. It started after severe head trauma and ever since I often have epi episodes that are manifested as motoric spasms in the hand. I control these with the combination of anti epileptics. One of those is Gabapentin and I need to know can this drug be...

by User avatar norry38596

Has anyone with complex partial epilepsy had good results with Gabapentin?

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Hi there. I had a head injury, which I got in a car accident. As a result of the head trauma, I have strong epilepsy attacks. Epileptic attacks are simptomized with hand twitching that last for a while and then top. So, I am taking Gabapentin and I need to know. Has anyone with complex partial...

by User avatar papageno40455

Lyrica

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My father has been dealing with diabetes for almost a decade now. He is 76 years old and it seems that the condition is slowly starting to tire his body more and more. His nerves have been damaged because of diabetes, which causes him great pain sometimes. His doctor prescribed him with Lyrica. I...

by User avatar sebastian35264