Re: [epilepsy] Which Meds to Choose?

 

Hi Christine P,

Welcome to our group. If I looked at what the possible effects
of a med are-- I wouldn't be taking anything. I can say positively
that not all the effects of a med will not happen. They may but
probably won't

You just have to try them. Everybody has to find the med that
works for them. I have had EP for 47 years and have
been on Dilantin and Phenabarb for over 20 years.

Try the ones your Dr suggests and if you are having a lot of trouble--
call him and tell him. If you don't tell him what problems you are
having he will assume that everything is working fine. You just
have to work with your Dr. . It does take 2 - 4 weeks to get
used to the med sometimes.

I have learned a lot from this group. Hope you do also.

Millie

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From: "cnpickett76" <cnpickett76@yahoo.com>
To: <epilepsy@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 10:44 PM
Subject: [epilepsy] Which Meds to Choose?

> Hi,
>
> I am recently diagnosed but apparently have been having partial seizures
> for most of my life. Lately they have become secondarily generalized and
> much more frequent. The neurologist thinks this may be a complication of
> where some brain lesions (which may or may not be a result of MS) are
> located. She wants me to take either Keppra or Lamictal to help control
> the seizures.
>
> I have looked at the side effects of both and don't like the looks of
> either. Right know I am more worried about the side effects because what
> they think I already have is TLE. I do experience visual and auditory
> disturbances, fatigue, confusion, and the seizures do seem to affect my
> moods.
>
> I am interested in personal experiences with these medications and
> suggestions or alternatives.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Christine P
>
>
>
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