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Avatar m tn 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?
1559533 tn?1308948561 Yes, anti-seizure medications (Tegretol, Gabapentin, Lyrica, etc) are used to treat neuropathic pain (things like Trigeminal Neuralgia or Dysthesias.) They can also be used to treat seizure disorders. They did not seem to effect my diagnosis. They did not effect my neuro exams, MRI, VEP, LP, etc.
Avatar f tn Anyone else here have major sensitivity to all the anti epileptic drugs? I have been on so many of them, and the side effects are worse than the seizures. For example, the keppra I just got off of messed with my hormones, heart rate and blood pressure. I found out by taking it, that I have a mild case of neurally mediated syncope which the keppra elevated to the point where i had to be hospitalized. It also caused major weakness and fatigue to the point where I couldnt work.
Avatar m tn Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs. Neuroleptic drugs are generally prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements. Features of the disorder may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing, and rapid eye blinking.
Avatar n tn Agree... there are quite a few different medications that can make it difficult to lose weight. Some are notorious for causing weight gain, as well.
Avatar f tn Hello verna2 Tardive Dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs. Neuroleptic drugs are generally prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Tardive Dyskinesia is also sometimes referred to as: Linguofacial Dyskinesia, Oral-facial Dyskinesia, TD, Tardive Dystonia and Tardive Oral Dyskinesia. Have you been on any of these medications?
Avatar n tn * phenytoin (Dilantin), * valproic acid (Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene, Depacon), * carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Equertro), and * phenobarbital Antibiotics such as: * tetracyclines, [for example, tetracycline (Achromycin)] * sulfonamides, * isoniazid (INH) (Nydrazid, Laniazid) * sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol), * trimethoprim (Trimpex; Proloprim, Primsol) * nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin; Furadantin; Macrobid), * fluconazole (Diflucan
Avatar n tn Two meta-analyses (an analytic study combining the results of several clinical trials) done by Sirven, et al (2004) and Tremont-Lukats, et al (2008) showed no benefit to giving anti-epileptic drugs in general, and Dilantin in particular, to patients with brain tumors in order to prevent an initial seizure. Your husband may have an option not to take Dilantin since there's no difference in outcome. You can check out the articles yourself: www.mayoclinicproceedings.
Avatar f tn Have you been prescribed anti convulsants for the same? Have you been seizure free post medications or is the therapy and the dosages well titrated? if so, you could travel with the airway authorities apprised about your medical condition. You could also have a medic alert to generally make the onlookers more careful in case you throw a seizure during travel. If your seizures are not well controlled despite drugs, you must not travel.
382218 tn?1341181487 Unfortunately because of the rules in this forum I cannot comment on all the off-label medications which we use, but suffice it to say there are many more and they usually fall under the categories of anti-seizure medications and antidepressants. I do not use cannibinoids, nor do I personally recommend them. As one patient in rural Pennsylvani said very correctly: "MS is a disease that affects the brain, so why would you want to take a medications that affects your brain?
536029 tn?1213648108 This may have to be treated with a combination of anti-seizure drugs. These anti-seizure medications may also address the burning feeling (neuropathic in origin) and help minimize them. If there are any one in the site with similar symptoms, I request that they share their experiences with our friend here. Wishing you all the best. Regards and God bless.
Avatar f tn 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).
1983221 tn?1333506185 They can use medications to help. Which drugs used depend on what works for you. They can use anti seizure drugs, anti depressants, and or muscle relaxants to help. They can't always cure it just help it. Not all people with MS have this issue but it is common.
Avatar n tn Just throwing this out there, not trying to stir up anything if someone takes an anti psychotic for anxiety. If you do and it works.... great. But I take lorazepam occassionally, but am to the point where I need something daily. I understand the risks with benzos and my family doctor suggested a switch to Klonopin for daily use. I have seen some psychiatrists who freak out on the idea of daily benzo use, and suggest a small dose of an anti-psychotic instead.
Avatar f tn While not curable, many people find long term pain relief through medications, or surgeries, or alternatives such as Accupuncture. I am unfamiliar with the drug you mentioned. Is it an anti-seizure medication? Most doctors give Tegretol, Trileptal, or gabapentin, anti-seizure drugs used "off label" for Trigeminal neuralgia.
Avatar m tn If you have just start taking or increased the dosage of a tranquilizer (neuroleptic drug), other conditions such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome will be considered. Tests may include: Blood cultures (to check for infection) Complete blood count (CBC) Drug (toxicology) screen Electrolyte levels Electrocardiogram (ECG) Kidney and liver function tests Thyroid function tests Prognosis Patients may get slowly worse and can become severely ill if not quickly treated.
1168718 tn?1464983535 Somatosensory system pain (neuropathic pain) seems to respond better to GABA drugs. GABA drugs are primarily anti-seizure medications that seem to effect the currents in the voltage dependent calcium channels of the nervous system. Different drugs for different types of pain. There are people on this forum that use both. I take a different anti seizure medication (Tegretol) that works by keeping more of the voltage dependent sodium gates inactivated.
Avatar f tn As with other neuroleptic drugs, a symptom complex sometimes referred to as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) has been reported. Cardinal features of NMS are hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status (including catatonic signs), and evidence of autonomic instability (irregular pulse or blood pressure). Additional signs may include elevated CPK, myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis) and acute renal failure.
Avatar f tn The medication information for the Medrol dose-pack states cautious use in those with hypothyroidism, psychiatric history, being treated with an anti-convulsant, and on bupropion, as it could produce mood changes and affect the seizure threshold. I was told by the psychiatrist not to abruptly stop the divalproex and keep taking the bupropion, as it could trigger seizures. All of this information is alarming. I don't know which is worse...
Avatar m tn Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction that may occur following therapeutic drug use, inadvertent interactions between drugs, overdose of particular drugs, or the recreational use of certain drugs. The terms serotonin toxicity or serotonin toxidrome are more accurate as they reflect the fact that it is a form of poisoning.[1][2] Rarely it may also be called serotonin storm, hyperserotonemia, or serotonergic syndrome.
Avatar f tn If it is confirmed that your events are due to seizures, you would need to be started on seizure medications (anti-epileptic drugs). It is important to assume seizure precautions as well, such as not driving or being in situations in which you could injure yourself or others if you had a seizure, such as standing on a height or swimming unsupervised. Thank you for using the forum, I hope you find this information useful, good luck.
Avatar f tn The pain appears to get worse following seizure events. He has be having a run of CPS recently and the pain is becomming intollerable for him. No one can tell us why he is having so much pain or what is causing it therefore nothing is done for it. I have tried drugs like brufen and panadol and panadeine. He claims these do nothing and refuses to take them for that reason. I need to stop his pain somehow.
Avatar f tn i have already been put on anti epileptic and anti migraine drugs i get a lot of nausia and my appetite is now almost none exsistant i have lost a lot of weight in a short time (over the last few weeks mostly) my consultant neurologist said he was doing these tests to rule out a tumor does it sound like a tumor?
Avatar f tn Since it usually develops due to nerve injuries, the damage is irreversible even despite tight control of sugar. Medications used to reduce symptoms include antidepressants, anti seizure medications; drugs, which block bladder contractions etc., consult your neurologist for trial of change of medication to control the neuropathy symptoms. Hope this helps. Take care.
Avatar f tn I have stage 4 Ovarian. There are medications like Lyrica for Neuropathy. There are also anti seizure drugs such as Neurotin which are used for nerve pain.