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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.

Any possible side-effects from smoking marijuana while also taking Zyprexa and Depakote for bi-polar

What can my brother expect from smoking marijuana while also taking Zyprexa and Depakote for bi-polar (newly diagnosed manic episode) disorder? I am worried for him. He has cut way back but still smokes it. he is 48 and a half years old.

by User avatar lawful bubble

the best thing I've ever tried for epilepsy. i didn't have any side effects or seizures in 6 months

Tried keppra phenobarbital tegratol dilantin topamax for epilepsy with infections liver damage hives and severe flu like symptoms even suicide attempt from phenobarbital I take 1 mg of clonazopam every 12 hrs and 1 ml a day of CBD hemp oil out of 60 ml 2 oz 5000 mg tinnature liquid.no side affects...

by User avatar Guest

Lyrica can help you detox successfully. it is worth a try

Lyrica is expensive and you have to get a PA (prior authorization), but this stuff is the best. You do get a little buzz off of it (not a bad thing), but it rips detox a new ass. You will not feel the effects of detox or you won't feel them nearly as much. Again, it's expensive, but if you can get...

by User avatar RoadGlideUltra/Dave

On Lamictal for 15 years and missed a dose

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I take Lamictal because I have epilepsy. I have taken it for about 15 years, and as far as I know, I have never had any major side effects (or at least ones that I’ve noticed). Yesterday morning I realized that I missed the dose I was supposed to take the night before (I take 225 in the morning...

by User avatar Ivanatron

Does anyone want to share their experience with Klonopin and long term effects on memory/ focus

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Does anyone want to share their experience with Klonopin and long term effects on memory/ focus / concentration? I was on 0.5mg /night for 8 years to help with anxiety and sleep. I recently weaned off the drug (horrific withdrawal even with a patterned taper) but I am completely drug free...

by User avatar severus361338

has anyone found an increase in manic behaviors with gabapentin?

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has anyone found an increase in manic behaviors with gabapentin. Anti depressants, all of them cause my anger, agitation and manic irritability to skyrocket.  I've had bipolar for 20+ years and am trying to combat my manic behavior. I do not suffer from depression at all and have very...

by User avatar Guest

Negative UAs well being prescribed Klonopin

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I recently just came back from my clinic, and found out that the last three UAs that I took, where are negative for Klonopin. I take Klonopin 1 mg three times a day, then  my doctor was retiring, and decided to lower my dose by .5.  I think she did this to look like there was more...

by User avatar Guest

Curious about changing Seizure medication, Currently on Depakote (Valproic Acid)

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Have had Epilepsy for 10 Years. More specifically Photosensitive Grand-Mal seizures; 4-5 over the course of those 10 years. Started on Zonegram(Max Dosage: 750mg): Destroyed my appetite I lost about 15 lbs on the 2 years I took it. Switched to Depakote (Max Dosage: 750mg): Started to...

by User avatar Guest

Gabapentin withdrawal have caused me to become exceptionally emotional about anything

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I had L5-S1 fusion on December 21,2016 and a cervical laminectomy on February 21,2015 (C4, C5, C6, C7) to remove a tumor. I have been on gabapentin for about a year now. My highest dosage was 2400 mg per day per week. I am now taperd down to 1600mg per day and am hoping to completely get off from...

by User avatar robrobt33349650

Can I continue drinking while taking gabapentin?

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I recently started taking gabapentin for anxiety. Two pills before bed, one in the morning, and one in the early afternoon.On two seperate occasions since on the medication I had a couple beer and felt a little weird the next day. Almost hungover but I hadn't been particularly drunk the night...

by User avatar confused69