Seizures Questions (Page 9)

Paroxetine risks with heart or toward seizures or clots?

I want to start taking paroxetine for my panic disorder but it is it safe as I hear it can induce a LQT. Is this true or not?

Does ropinirole cause seizures?

I take it for Parkinson's but I also have Epilepsy and I am curious if it's contributing to my seizures.

How sleepy and out of it does Xcopri make you compared to other anticonvulsants?

I’m currently on Lamictal and Briviact. Lately I am having break through seizures and I suffer from Migraines a long with seizures. My Dr. wants to add Xcopri With my current dosage of Briviact and wean me off Lamictal. I am scared to make the change. I already am forgetful, tired, anxious.... read more

I have seizures. I am taking lorazepam for anxiety. Now I am feeling better. Should I give up this?

I have been taking lorazepam for 3 months

Briviact issues, side effects?

50mg twice daily- I started it last night, taking one of the tablets. Today I am off balance and uncoordinated. I called the neurologist with the symptoms and asked if I should maybe be on a lesser dose. She never called me back and I will not take the 50mg pill tonight and I never took a second... read more

I thought I was taking Lamictal before for off use label weight loss migraine seizure control but...

... this says nothing of weight loss anymore. Does anyone know what medication I’m talking about?

Metronidazole - Has anyone had serious side effects from this? Seizures etc?

What safe alternatives to cyclobenzaprine are available (muscle relaxer) for patients on bupropion?

patient is a severe grinder and will be getting a night guard - would like to place her on a muscle relaxer. my go-to is cyclobenzaprine, but want to avoid/minimize risk of seizure.

Keppra/levetiracetam use and side affects?

I’ve been taking one 1000mg of time release keppra every 12 hours for months now due to a grand mal seizure I had at 3AM while sleeping earlier in the year. So, back in July I left out of town for 1.5 days with family and forgot my medication. I had a second seizure at 4AM while sleeping... read more

Can meloxicam cause seizures?

I recently started having seizures. will this drug be any type of cause for this?

What can I take for a fever/cold/flu?

I’m on so many different medications and in getting sick. I can’t get any answers from anyone on what I can safely take. I take2 seizure's meds, 2 heart/blood pressure , blood thinner, depression meds, plus arthritis medication ( anti inflammatory meds. I’m lost.

I’m worried about taking phenytoin/Dilantin too long?

I’ve been taking phenytoin for about 20 years or so for 2 seizures I had 20 years ago. I don’t have a neurologist anymore because mine retired so my regular doctor just gives it to me. I also have bad anxiety for which I go to a psychiatrist. I take gabapentin, Klonopin, Lexapro and... read more

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?