Re: [epilepsy] Changing meds

 

> Keppra is used as monotherapy, too.

Actually yeah this is right, I forgot- and I forget if it's still off-label.

Read this:

"Study finds elderly patients achieve seizure freedom on epilepsy
monotherapy"

http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2003/C/2003548.html

-Jason

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 5:23 AM, Liz Welker <lizard110366@yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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.net> wrote:
>
> From: Aina & Pat DeLorenzo <aina-pat@cox.net>
> Subject: RE: [epilepsy] Changing meds
> To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
> 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.
>
> From: epilepsy@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:epilepsy@yahoogroup s.com] On
> Behalf
> 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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