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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.

Having trouble walking due to levetiracetam

Hello, After I had my first seizure caused by benign brain tumor, my neurologist thought it was best I start taking levetiracetam to prevent any future seizures. I’m now taking 500 mg twice daily and even though I didn’t have any more seizures after that first one, I’m now having problems...

by User avatar Guest

Stopping klonopin

Answered by a doctor

I want to stop taking klonopin. I've been taking it for less then a year. I started at 1mg and now i'm taking .5mg. I actually feel worse then before i started taking it. I can't stay awake during the day. I sleep almost 16 hours. I feel light headed, blurry vision sometimes. I didn't take it one...

by User avatar msteeq

Lamectal and hormonal balance connection?

I know Lamectal is supposed to help mental chemical balance but I have been experiencing hormonal balance issues and they are progressively getting more intense and more frequent. Have any of you experienced this?

by User avatar Guest

Is ther anything to switch to from Dilantin?

Hi. I am an epileptic. I have just started with Dilantin. It gave me quite a rash, so I had to stop taking the med. Is there anything to switch to from Dilantin?

by User avatar Guest

I am taking Dilantin, am I at greater risk for osteoporosis?

What can you tell me about Dilantin and those stories regarding bone problems that medication might cause? I would like to know if I am at greater risk for osteoporosis, since I am taking Dilantin? Should I stop with the therapy or maybe continue with it but add some medications for prevention of...

by User avatar dasie37105

Keppra and Vimpat for seizures

Hello, after I had several seizures, literally out of nowhere - I’m 45 year old male with no history of epilepsy in my family history, and after number of tests it turned out I had brain tumor that was causing the seizures. After the surgery to remove it, my neurologist prescribed me Keppra (or...

by User avatar Guest

klonipin cold turkey

i have been off of klonipin for 17 days and i feel worsr and worse everyday. cant breath feels like i am constantly choking i cant sleep i get no rest its horriable. i have never done any drugs and i feel like i am dying.cant eat sick at my stomach all the time. nothing is helping that i try. any...

by User avatar amanda

Withdrawals from Klonopin

Answered by a doctor

My daughter is having seizures and has been off klonopin for a week. She was gradually taken off, but seizures have started..Also no sleep. Can someone tell me what type of withdrawals can be expected and how long they last..She has been on 3 mg for 3 years and weighs 100 lbs. Some idiot put her...

by User avatar lindad

Vigabatrin

Hi, my daughter has been diagnosed with epilepsy ten months ago. Since then our family has been going through hell. The doctor has tried various treatment combination, but with little success. Now he would like to try Vigabatrin. He says that it will help her for sure. I dont know what to think any...

by User avatar annora41783

Beeing off klonipin

Hello, I have taken Kl. for 10 years. I tried to cold turkey like 4 months ago and was unsuccesful. I went back on and weind off over the past three months and have been off now for 22 days. I am going through hell. Should I go back on to a low dose like an eighth and wein off of that over a couple...

by User avatar Guest