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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.

can gabapentin cause a serious skin allergy?

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For a long time I have been taking a combination of epileptic drugs, including Gabapentin. Everything was fine, until recently. Number of epileptic attacks is greatly decreased and I feel great! But, recently I developed some allergy on the skin. I take antihistamines, so the allergy is subdued. I...

by User avatar elston37442

Can I have a couple of glasses of red wine if I'm taking gabapentin for my nerve damage?

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Hi I take 600 mgs of Gabapentin twice a day for nerve damage,I am going to a wedding this weekend and would like to know if it would be ok to have a couple of glasses of red wine ?

by User avatar margaret kemp65

Anyone had success with Keppra?

Hi. My child was diagnosed with epilepsy. She was prescribed with anti-epileptic drug called Keppra. Anyone had success with Keppra?

by User avatar Guest

lamictal complex partial seizures

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Hello! I have been prescribed lamictal for my bipolar disorder. When I looked for the info on this drug, it says it is used for complex partial seizures, and not bipolar disorder. Why did I also get this drug? Is it possible that it is used for both disorders or is there a mistake? Thank you!

by User avatar Guest

depakote and break outs

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Hello! I have been on depakote for about 7 weeks now. I haven’t had any side effects until now. A month ago my face broke out in acne, and whatever I did won’t make them go away. I tried Minocine for a month now, didn’t work. I don’t know what else to do as I have never had much acne in my...

by User avatar Guest

side effects of keppra

Hello, good people. My neighbor has been diagnosed with epilepsy. His neurologist recommends him keppra as a treatment option. Since he hasn’t got the internet, he asked me for more info about this drug. What are the side effects? Do you have any info you can provide me with? I would...

by User avatar thibaud1207196539

Can Gabapentin cause problems with swallowing?

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Something strange is going on these days and I am not completely sure, what. I got gabapentin as adjuvant therapy. I am taking my pain killer, too. Everything was OK. But yesterday I almost choke with food. At first I thought that it was just accident, but it happened again. Can Gabapentin cause...

by User avatar kenneth36607

Dilantin Demerol interaction

Hi, my friend is 39 years old and he is suffering from epilepsy since he was a kid. Because of that he is on Dilantin. He is also suffering from rheumatic disorder and he was experiencing very strong pain sometimes. His doctor prescribed him Demerol several years ago and my sister, who is...

by User avatar basilius32270

Tegratol question

I have a 7 yr old son with Bipolar Disorder. His pdoc has recently seen him and asked that we give the Tegratol a try. What advice can you give me about this med?

by User avatar Guest

Depakote in pregnancy

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Hi, I am 32 years old female and I am planning with my husband to have a baby soon. Unfortunately I am suffering from epilepsy and I am taking medication called Depakote for some time already. I would like to know if Depakote is dangerous for my baby. Thank you very much.

by User avatar isadora35263