Seizure types of medication

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Avatar f tn I have been taking several types of medication through the years for my epilepsy I now take topomax and zonogran and limtical. I have a hard time with my memory staying focused I feel like I am loosing my mind sometimes. Has anyone else had the same side effects?
Avatar f tn I don't hear very many good reports about keppra with regard to it's side effects. I do hear many complaints about mood swings, aggression, cognition and memory problems, etc.. However, I have read a few comments saying it can actually HELP with mood swings and bipolar disorder (which she doesn't have). Please comment on this. My daughter has just begun this medication for seizure disorder. She has had seizures several years apart from each other.
564065 tn?1216314613 I was thinking seizure-free, but some people would probaly like to keep track of their seizures.
Avatar f tn Once you have failed (either by not being controlled or not tolerating the medication) several medications, epilepsy surgery may be an option. This ultimately depends on the etiology of your seizure and seizure onset location. Have you had a seizure workup including an MRI of your brain? You should continue working with your neurologist. It sounds like your seizures are fairly well controlled on the lamotrigine, but you may still be experiencing auras (i.e,.
1653487 tn?1303524162 Those who are best will send you to an epi if they feel it is necessary. Mixing seizure meds, knowing which ones to use (keeping in mind there are over 40 types of seizures--epilepsy is being referred to by some as a spectrum disorder), epis tend to better know the ins and outs, and various types of cocktails known to help with different types of seizures. It's an art. So, good luck to you, and keep me posted. Send me an e-mail if you choose, whatever.
Avatar m tn There are different types of seizures dogs can have. If he has them repeatedly the vet may put him on medication. Some breeds are more prone to them then others.
Avatar f tn There are different types of epilepsy with different characteristics like grand mal epilepsy you have tonic clonic generalized muscle contractions, frothing, unconsciousness, twitches, metal confusion, some may lose bladder and bowel control, usually preceded by an aura of impending seizure. aura is a strange feeling of muscle stiffening, hearing weird sounds, smelling strange smells etc. absence seizure manifest as brief staring spells where the person is cut off from the surroundings.
Avatar f tn That may be some form of a minor seizure as well (there are multiple classes of seizures of course) as a person does not have to lose consciousness during a seizures. A person can have different types of seizures, not just the specific ones they were diagnosed with. Best to speak to a neurologist and they could do tests such as EEG's to see what is happening during those staring spells to see if its some form of seizure and then decide from there how to treat it.
Avatar m tn My fear is that I will have a seizure, I have delt with someone else having a medication withdrawal seizure (tonic-clonic, or clonic tonic I forget what the order is) and that dreadful noise is forever stuck in my head! PLEASE, I want to know what the likelihood of me having a seizure is, I have been taking the fioricet for a few months now, and have lowered it down to 3 a day. I must have a professional estimate or reccomendation before I have another breakdown!
Avatar f tn //www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/types-of-stroke/tia-transient-ischemic-attack It is a blockage that causes this and really important to treat. Let me know what you think or if there are any updates since you posted this.
Avatar f tn Hi, about a year and a half ago I had my first seizure, I have now had a total of three (about six months apart.)I am on medication and each have occurred while I was sleeping in the early hours of the morning. Each have also occurred after an extremely stressful event. Is there a correlation between stress and seizures AND...are there articles written on different types of seizures, in particular seizures that occur mainly at night.
Avatar n tn Have them hook him up to an EEG machine for a few days, do things to trigger a seizure, etc. and get a good idea of why he is having seizures. Then, look at what the options are for treatment. I had absence seizures and a few grand mals for about 20 years. I had tried medication but they all made me a zombie and I would still have at least some seizures. I finally found a surgery that was available and pushed to see if I was a candidate. I am so glad that I did.
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 i ran out and thought that it (like most meds) built up in your system. NOT. i ended up having a grand mal seizure, spent time in icu and now have to take seizure medication twice daily. BE CAREFUL.
183202 tn?1219853659 It seemed to cause a myriad of symptoms reminiscent of seizure auras, TIAs, and of course panic attacks. Yet there were times I had physical symptoms WITHOUT the panic. I used to think I had dyautonomia, since I also have MVP (Mitral Valve Prolapse), but honestly I just don't know anymore. And then the mental, emotional, etc. abuse my EX FIANCEE put me through just caused me to become MORE of a psychological wreck, and what the Lorazepam was helping with just didn't help anymore...
1029105 tn?1252162547 So lately I have been becoming more & more unable to do normal things b/c of bizzare symptoms? Esp when I'm at rest late at night, very tired, in a car, t.v in the dark & loud noises. I get completely dizzy & feel like my brain is freaking out. I can't control anything in my mind when this happens. My heart beats out of my chest & I loose muscle strength almost completely in my right side.
Avatar n tn It prevents the electrical spread of a focus of irritable tissue from entering normal tissue. Its toxicity depends on the route of administration, duration, exposure and dosage. The route of administration is the most important determinant of toxicity. I hope this helps.
975514 tn?1324997938 I recently weaned myself off of narcotics, but I suffer from a lot of different types of pain. I have numbness in my foot from some nerve dysfunction sourced from my lower spine. I also have arthritis in my lumbar spine and shoulder. I suffer from tendonitis in my shoulder and arm as well. I have pain that lingers around my body from joint to joint too. one day it will be in my knee, the next day it will be in my hip. I have sciatica.
Avatar n tn 1. What is the probability of having a seizure after I stop with the medication? 2. Do you believe surgery is necessary to remove the cyst or should I just live with it?
Avatar f tn Welcome to epilepsy forum. I am sorry to hear about your husband. First I would like to start off by saying that it is possible carbamazepine was no longer effective because his body started to became to immune to it. I know you do not want to hear this but finding the correct type of seizure medication or even medication's that will control his seizures could be a long and frustrating process. I have been there.
1045176 tn?1253403447 Also, it is possible to lower the chances of getting kidney stones by increasing your intake of water while on the seizure medication, especially while taking a dose of the seizure medication (like, drinking 2 cups of water when you take the seizure medication). Now, if someone who had seizures and responded incredibly well to this specific medication took it, the probably would never get kidney stones.
Avatar f tn Now as of this past yr I have been seizure free,with medication of course.I live in overseas in the country of Kuwait an basically just desired a second opinion. Im on Trileptol 600mg 3x daily I WAS SO SEDATED-all I did was sleep,Im a mother of 5 ! trileptol-150mg daily furisum 10mg The Trileptol was the only one I responded too, which has caused me to have SO much memeory loss,which I know is the side effect along with the migraines,which I take various types of meds for that when needed.
Avatar f tn These changes could also lead to an increased risk of seizures. The most common types of seizures seen in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease include partial complex seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Not everyone with Alzheimer’s disease will experience a seizure; however, this can place them at a higher risk of having one.
Avatar f tn i was put on keppra and now am having a lot of confusion and am very tired and extremely moody. is this related to the seizure and or the medication?
Avatar n tn I've had seizures since I was 5 and I am now 40. I also had anxiety attacks. What I hear from what I am reading is that you are having pseudo seizures AND anxiety attacks. It took me one entire year to know the difference between a seizure starting or an anxiety attack! PLEASE do some internet reading the the subjects.