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Briviact

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Oklahoma City, OK

My neurologist added Briviact to my other meds and so far the side effects have been few. Thank GOD! I am noticing that I’m short fused / irritable more than usual though. It’s hard for me to decipher right now because I get this way before I start my period (tmi sorry). I couldn’t take Keppra because it made me moody and temperamental as hell. Input? Thank you! 😘

February 18, 2018
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take Keppra and find it works good for me it's one of my main meds. I also take Tegretol XR and phenobarbital. And also added Donepezil 10 mg to help my memory ( it's a generic for Aricept). It's a great combo for me.

February 20, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was on Briviact and it ripped a hole in my diaphragm alongside an irritable mood so it is fairly normal (as far as AEDs go!)

February 20, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Keppra never really made me irritable. You would think it would have though

February 18, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I know it can be tricky but just got to push through it all :/

February 25, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member my moods are much better now after I started my period. I’m a monster right before. Only thing is I’ve had diarrhea every day since starting... gross I know. Hoping I’ll adjust soon.

February 25, 2018

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