Seizures Questions (Page 10)

What are the causes of fluctuation in phenytoin levels when taking meds as prescribed?

pat also takes lamotrigene, aspirin, vit D, calcium carbonate. Lipitor, lorazapem prn/depression and pain meds phenytoin and or Dilantin levels are sometimes high, normal and low but most often low. blood sugars are slightly elevated about 50% of the time pt also has syncope, orthostatic hypotension

How do you stop the dizziness caused by Levetiracetam (Keppra)?

I am 59 and after 4 years on this medication I have begun to experience dizzy spells, I have had a break though seizure although not full blown and panic attacks are beginning. I care for my ill mother so I cannot be dizzy, has anyone found a way of getting around this? I have changed around... read more

What effect does caffeine have on Trileptal?

I've been taking Trileptal, a form of Oxcarbezapine, since I was seven (currently 18) for epileptic seizures, and I'm starting to get into drinking coffee. I'm wondering if all te extra caffeine will have any substantial effect on the medication?

Why would heart rate drop to mid 50's only when systolic blood pressure reading?

increases. It is very consistant and I cannot find anything online. I'd like to say I'm a super fit athlete, but... I'd be lying. My usual heart rate is low 70's, but recently my blood pressure has been wacked. I have not taken blood pressure medication, but all of a sudden it's all over the place.... read more

Keppra - I am on 500xr a day, I think I took a double dose, don't know what I should do. Has anyone?

... done this? I normally take my pill at 730am and I think I took another at 4pm, thought it was my acid reflux pill

What's the difference between 30mg and 32.4mg tablets of phenobarbital?

I was taking the 30mg tablets of phenobarbital for seizures that I had 20 years ago. My pharmacy switched me to 32.4mg tablets because they don't manufacture 30mg tablets anymore. I feel like I am having an allergic reaction to the 32.4 tablets. Are the ingredients the same?

Monistat 3 - I work at night and usually only take naps so it didn't really fit in my schedule. I?

... already took the 2nd dose but I did not lay down, in fact I was up and walking all day. Not much of the cream came out but will it still work? It's more irritated than itchy now and I don't have weird vaginal discharge but it's really irritated. I know I should have gotten the 1 dose but will... read more

Anger from cyclobenzaprine?

I've been on different muscle relaxers for seizures & EDS. Are cyclobenzaprine, lorazapam or klonopin known to cause bad moods or anger?

Diazipan and Tramadol?

on facebook at the moment, there is an article saying, that these 2 can not be taken together, as they can cause seizures, I have been upon these for 5 years, can there really be a /.link/. as i am now being investigated for Epilepsy/.

Will Keppra cause my blood sugar to increase, I'm a TYPE 1 Diabetic?

Does the numb lips side effect of Trileptal go away?

I switched to Trileptal for my seizures around a month ago, and I had a lot of side effects initially (severe drowsiness). My dose was decreased to 300mg in the morning and 450mg at night. The only side effect that I continue to have is numb lips, but I only get this after the night dose. Is it... read more

Will Keppra deactivate or cause Plan B to not work?

My neurologist told me I couldn’t take the birth control pill. Also what birth control can I take?

Lamictal and seizure side effects.

I am starting out now on 25mg to work up to probably 150. I am taking for a mood disorder but not full bipolar. I also have a seizure disorder that I’ve not had a seizure since 1994 and they are caused by strobe light effects. So here I am with this medication that is suppose to help with my mood a... read more

Zoloft - antidepressant and seizures?

Do antidepressants cause seizures? If you have epilepsy is it safe to take them?

Citalopram - Has anyone had a seizure on Celexa?

I’m very nervous to take Celexa because I read it can cause seizures. I have had a few seizures in my life but not since I994 but still am very scared. My doctor has reassured me it’s very rare as has the pharmacist. So Just wondered if anyone has had a seizure and at what dose?