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Medication

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pittsboro, NC

Are there many people still using phenobarbital?

November 8, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I started out with it. It caused gum swelling . and sleepiness. along with Mysoline . the combo worked for years. until I got to USC and moved to current meds. ericthom3

November 8, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I useto take Phenobarbital, not no more.

November 8, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It’s football season; I’m feeling great. Has to stay awake until
8 pm; Then i change the cat’s
box’s, Then i go to bed.🥱😵!!

November 11, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was on Tegretol for 30 years and then body wouldn’t clot. Went a merry go round til xcopr!

November 10, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member this is the same with Tegretol which is also an old med. long term use is not really recommended.

November 9, 2023

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