Seizure disorders medications
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sometimes, several EEGs are needed prior to any abnormalities being detected.
In adults the choice of an antiepileptic drug depends on several factors like type of seizure, associated medical disorders and use of any medications etc.Dilantin,carbamezapine,valproate can be used in temporal lobe seizures.Topamax,keppra,lamotrigine can be used as add on drugs with medications mentioned above.Dilantin doesn’t cause depression but can cause decrease in renal function,headache,dizziness,confusion,double vision etc.
Antiseizure medications are prescribed based on the type of seizure you are having. Almost 70% of people can get their seizures controlled once right medication is started. Do consult neurologist.
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Are you on seizure medications? If not it may help control them better. If you are on them having seizures is not your choice just like someone with diabetes or other problems. If anyone says anything bad to you them that. I have a migraine variant and my EEG has a migraine seizure pattern. During the time I was getting diagnosed people made me feel bad too because I was throwing up and sick alot they would say it is psychological, maybe she needs a man or is pregnant.
Seizure disorders sometimes fade and never return, so that someone who had seizures as a child or adolescent often will not have any as an adult. The medications used to treat seizures are all so-called antiseizure or anticonvulsant meds, including Topamax, Valproate, Trileptal, etc. The choice of med depends on the type of seizure disorder, and some people require two meds (polytherapy) to achieve good seizure control.
Yes, Benzodiazepines are infact used to treat epilepsy and other seizure disorders- however it is NOT an anti-/seizure convulsant based medication... It is actually considered a mild tranquilizer(sedative) that works by slowing down the central nervous system. Also, Benzodiazepine's are not the first choice for the treatment for seizure disorders. Studies have also shown that prolonged use of Benzodiazepine's in the long run for such disorders becomes less effective..
Hi there, i had a brain injury in feb and havent had any seizures yet but i was told in order to get back to driving/work etc i might have to take an anti-seizure medication. What medications are there? And i was told by someone else that they will slow down my recovery. because they are stimulants? in what way would they slow it down?
Evening primrose oil may lower the seizure threshold and use is contraindicated in patients with seizure disorders, schizophrenia, or individuals receiving anti-seizure or anti-psychotic medications. Therefore, before using this herbal supplement for hair loss I would consult your doctor to see if it is appropriate or if they can recommend something else due to you taking Seroquel (which is classified as an anti-psychotic agent).
This last seizure was only 6 months apart from the seizure in August that I mentioned. She is now taking her first medications for the seizure disorder and is extremely tired. She's on 250 mg once at night. Next week we will add 125 mg to her mornings. Then we will increase that to 250 in the morning and I'm not so sure I want to increase her more than absolutely necessary because of her low tolerance to all medicines. Could 500 mg daily maybe be effective?
Diagnostic tests such as EEG may be normal especially if it was done after the seizure episode. It is important that you take your medications regularly and as prescribed. Missing a dose may lead to breakthrough seizures and increases the chance of getting an attack. Having an an attack does not necessarily mean you also have a brain tumor.Imaging studies such as Ct scan will help rule this out. Take care and best regards.
I'm not the Vet, but wanted to say that there is a thread going over in The Pet forum, under Dogs, that may have alot of your answers. It's on the first page titled: "Seizures....Epilepsy?" There are also web sights listed dealing with the subject (On this thread). Maybe this will help you....Good Luck...
s the best thing to do. Some medications can cause temporary movement disorders that are not of concern and are easy to treat with side effect pills. But its best your psychiatrist see what it is. Rather than panic and jump to conclusions speak to your psychiatrist. If they think further evaluations are needed they will refer you to a doctor. Just describe what's going on and see how they can help you.
back in January i had my first seizure ever. after that night i began to have migraines so severe that i can perform daily chores. i get sick to my stomach sometimes from the pain. it happens everyday and lately i have been getting extreme back and neck aches. I'm 19 almost 20 (next month) and i feel like an old lady. i had all these tests done, ekg(or was it eeg?) on my head, blood work for every thing, mri and mra, and they all came back normal. I'm not imagining this pain.
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