Seizure medications for children
Common Questions and Answers about Seizure medications for children
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One type of seizure disorder, absence seizures, are characterized by a brief impairment of consciousness that lasts for a few seconds.This is more common in children than in adults and often with an abrupt onset and prompt recovery. If the EEG results were both abnormal, it is best that he take the medication as prescribed. Absence seizures usually can be controlled with anti-seizure medications. It is best that you discuss this with his doctor to ease any doubts.
I have taken different blood-pressure medications, antidepressants, anti-inflammatories, beta blockers, Seizure medications, supplements, pain killers, and receive Botox injections every 3 months ( i am sure i missed something). One of the medications even caused me to lose my short term memory ( i am a full-time student). My migraines will last for months at a time.
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?
Our youngest daughter, who will be 8 in March, had a seizure induced by a fever in early November. The seizure lasted about a minute or less and she was convulsing and lost consciousness. I was shocked and scared because she had not had a febrile seizure since shortly before her third birthday. The only other seizure she had was at 15 months, and again, was a febrile seizure.
If no reversible cause is found, then the patient may have to be maintained on anti-seizure medications for an indefinite period of time. The best that you can do for now is make sure he is able to take in the medications prescribed. You can also ask your doctor if there are any ongoing clinical trials or studies that can offer some assistance regarding the provision of medications. Be strong. Regards and God bless.
Absence seizures usually can be controlled with anti-seizure medications. Some children who have absence seizures also have grand mal seizures. Many children outgrow absence seizures in their teen years.
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If you think this is what is happening, definitely talk to her pediatrician.
Topamax is used alone or in combination with other medications to prevent seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.
Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches. It will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will not treat a headache that has already begun.
Topamax may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
I have been dispensing these two medications as a nurse for the past 3 years on a pretty regular basis(Although in a different population[children]), and have not seen insomnia as a side effect. If it was earlier, I would recommend you try lifestyle modifications to adjust your body to work with the medication, if that is what is causing your sleeping problems. However, six days is awhile to go without sleep....
Give them a call.
Meds are really the only way to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures, though some people have seizure triggers (flashing light, for instance) and so avoiding triggers is important for them. The ketogenic diet (an extremely low carb diet, only to be undertaken with physician approval and supervision) can help some people with seizures, but is typically tried only after several different meds have failed to provide relief.
So basically there is no real way for me to know what caused the seizure. I would suggest your friend go back to the free clinic and ask for a 2nd opinion. Dilantin is one of the primary medications given to people with seizures. I cannot diagnose nor can I say that giving this medication is the right or wrong medication to give her. I would only review the information I have provided, and keep going back until they can figure out why this happened.
Keppra or levetiracetam is indicated for seizure and sometimes used to treat neuropathic pain. The exact mechanism in treating epilepsy is actually unknown but the drug is known to bind to a synaptic vesicle protein which is believed to impede nerve conduction across synapses. 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.
Please continue your son’s medications as usual. The doctor may go for another EEG and MRA to get the complete picture. Some dose adjustment of your son’s medications may be required. This happens at times as children grow. Hope this eases your mind until you can consult the specialist. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you.
sometimes, several EEGs are needed prior to any abnormalities being detected.
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...
My son is 2 years old and has a seizure history at birth time which last for half hour and at 9 month also which last for 4.5 hour.He just came out of death.doctors gave him gardinal and levipil which they taper after 3 months and closed it completely after 3 more month.Now after closing his medicine he never face any problem till now but different doctors says different thing.
It could be a variety of epilepsy, however it is more characteristic of a side effect of certain medications. The involuntary side effect is called tardive dyskinesia, and there are a variety of presentations. The literature says once it develops it does not go away, however the literature is wrong. If it is a side effect and the medicines are discontinued, the syndrome often disappears.
If he has refractory epilepsy, he could talk to his doctor about a possible surgical workup, see if he is a candidate for surgery....there are different procedures for different seizure types, locations of seizures, etc. etc. Unfortunatley, not everyone is a candidate, but you have nothing to lose by asking.
Hello, I very much need an answer because my doctor will not give me a straight answer. I'm currently on Lamictal (800mg a day) and Zonegran (200mg a day) and I'm a college student so I tend to drink. I've never had a seizure while consuming alcohol but I'm terrified when doing so. So heres my question...
When I drink (beer) with my meds, will it bring on a seizure? or just enhance the side effects?
Please I very much need to know asap! Maybe even stories would helpl too.
The get has given Rosie my border collie a full bill of health physically...just waiting for results of blood test,but I know they'll say ok..got to see if these fits start again..she's prescribe some diazipan just in case...going back in two weeks...started making a journal and made a list of things to do.
his depakote level is 105 (he weighs 98 lbs) since his last seizure on may 17 he now cries for hours before he falls asleep, and wakes during the night crying. i think his meds r affecting him. can u please give me an idea to help him? hes normally a very happy child and hes unconsolable when he cries, cries so hard at times throughs him into a coughing fit.
hi there,
i started having seizures 9 years ago after having my first child.they consisted of waking at night , i would feel a wave of warm tingle through my entire body and then my entire body would twitch violently in waves for a few minutes. i was conscious throughout they continued for 3 years then subsided.i would feel unwell everyday as well dizzy,blurred vision and anxious.now 4 years later i have had one tonic nighttime seizure which severly injured my neck-clicked it out.
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