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Overdosed on Wellbutrin what do I do?
When I first took Wellbutrin 300XL, my Dr had accidentally written SL. The pharmacist didn't want to phone the doctor, so filled 300mg SR... 5 days in a row I awoke in seizures. My mom thought I was purposely having insulin reactions causing seizures, (I'm type 1 diabetic) so called my bro,... read more
Trokendi XR and weight loss?
I was just put on Trokendi XR for chronic migraines, starting at 25mg for a week then up to 50mg for a week, then 75mg for a week, then 100mg until I see my doctor next. I have read that it is the same thing as Topiramate or Topamax expect Trokendi is the extended release. Regarding one of the big... read more
First time taking oxcarbazepine, side effects? how long?
My girlfriend is taking oxcarbazepine 300mg for seizures, shes never taken any anti-convulsive med. Its only been 3 days, she says she feels drowsy and tired as soon as she takes the pill. Does anyone know if this is normal and temporarily? How long until her body adjust and she's back to... read more
Lyrica brand name vs It's generic?
My husband began taking Lyrica in a drug study for epilepsy in about 2000. It helped his seizure control so much and he has taken ever since. After retiring he was able to receive patient assistance from Pfizer to cover the cost since Medicare didn't. Pfizer is stopping patient assistance this... read more
What is the proper taper down for clobazam?
I was on 20 mg at night and just last week moved to 15mg, how long will i have to be on this drug before I finish it?
What happens if I take Depakote when I am taking Lamictal?
I was in hospital when MD added DEPAKOTE to the LAMICTAL (I had been taking for years and it was working fine). Can this combination of drugs put you into a coma? Can this cause you to have a grand mal seizure a couple of months after coming off the DEPAKOTE? I almost died from this combination of... read more
What is shelf life of topiramate?
How long are topiramate pills good for?
Can suboxone cause seizures if you've had drug related seizures in the past?
My daughter would have a seizure sometimes two a day or two after drinking or taking ultram in large quanities, also illegal drugs. She wanted to get off the drugs so Dr. gave her suboxone 8mg 3 times a day. She wanted off that so he gave her adavan about a week ago, now she has all the withdrawl... read more
Whats the strongest and best medication for ADHD and Bipolar?
Whats the strongest and best medication for ADHD and Bipolar? If it is really bad. On high dosage of Concerta, Methylphenidate, Oxcarbazepine, and more
Can xanax help seizures like klonopin does?
I have epilepsey and I am prescribed lamictal once a day to help control my seizures. I am also prescribed xanax. My question is, does xanax help control seizures the same way klonopin does, bc they are both benzos. I am wondering because, if not, I'm going to talk to my doctor about switching me... read more
Why cant we crush or chew Levetiracetam (keppra)?
our 5 year old, just cant swallow the tablets and the liquid isnt funded and would cost us in excess of $1000 per month. The pharmacist told me to crush it with something nice (we use peanut butter) and she can have it that way..But I noticed it says on the advise slip DO NOT CRUSH OR CHEW? She... read more
Are there side effects after going off keppra? do they decrease the dose and then stop?
My daughter suffered head trauma from a fall, she never had a physical seizure, but her EEG showed some abnormality and they put her on Keppra as a precaution. She has been on it almost a year but recently has started to have severe mood changes, depression, she cries all the time, she is anxious,... read more
Can Vimpat can cut in half?
decreasing dose and just filled 200mg tablets
Zopiclone 7.5 withdrawal I have been taking zopiclone at night for releif of anxiety and sleep for?
... abt a yr i want off i am cutting down my does. i would like to know wat risk are of seizure if i stop i read its normally in high amounts users? also how long does the withdrawal anxiety last and withdrawal symptoms?? my doc doesnt know i take this
What are the best medication for chronic pain, anxiety and seizure disorders?
My son suffered a TBI in August 2011. Two months later he started having seizures. He's been on Hydrocodene, Percocets, Xanax, Dillantin, K-pro buspar and numerous other drugs. Currently he is taking Hydrocodene, Buspar, and K-pro. He cannot take aspirin or nsaids. The side effects are causing more... read more
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