Hey, Corkie. :)
Keppra is used as monotherapy, too. I switched in July from phenobarbital to Keppra, and for the first time in my life, I have complete sz control.
Response to meds is very individual, and although Keppra has been found to be an excellent med for many who have not responded well to others, it's not for everyone. It can have serious effects, too, just like any other. I have had awful problems with insomnia since going on it and now take B6 and 5-HTP, which helps immensely. I have moved heaven and earth to stay on Keppra because it really works for me, but if it doesn't work for you, don't feel you have to stay on it. Another med may work better for you.
Good luck!
LIZARD :)
--- On Sat, 11/14/09, Aina & Pat DeLorenzo <aina-pat@cox.
From: Aina & Pat DeLorenzo <aina-pat@cox.
Subject: RE: [epilepsy] Changing meds
To: epilepsy@yahoogroup
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:29 PM
Hi Corine, It is my understanding that AED's are work differently and are
prescribed based on seizure type usually. Sorry if someone already posted
this, hope it helps though. Pat D.
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From: epilepsy@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:epilepsy@
Of CorineW
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:58 AM
To: epilepsy@yahoogroup s.com
Subject: [epilepsy] Changing meds
I'm really in a delima. I don't want to jump ship too fast, but I've been on
Keppra going into my third month with bumps each week and if anything, my
seizures are more often and more intense. Everything I read about Keppra
says it is an "add on" to other meds, but I'm not on any other. I'm thinking
of calling it quits on this and asking to go on Dilantin which is a stand
alone. I am concerned about the possible side effect of facial hair growth
since I'm a woman. I just finished a book on epilepsy that said in people
ove 60 (I'm 61) the preferred med is Dilantin. Any suggestions will be
greatly appreciated. Corkie
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