RE: [epilepsy] Changing meds

 

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@yahoogroups.com [mailto:epilepsy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of CorineW
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:58 AM
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.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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