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My Son Has Been Having Twitches The Last Few Days. Could This Be A Side Effect Of His Meds That Were Started On Oct 11th

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Lafayette, IN
October 22
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Yes, twitches or tremors can sometimes be a side effect of medications used to treat epilepsy. Since your son just started new medications on October 11th, it's quite possible the twitches are related. Many anti-seizure medications list tremors or twitching as potential side effects. It's a good idea to contact your son's Show Full Answer

Yes, twitches or tremors can sometimes be a side effect of medications used to treat epilepsy. Since your son just started new medications on October 11th, it's quite possible the twitches are related. Many anti-seizure medications list tremors or twitching as potential side effects. It's a good idea to contact your son's neurologist to discuss the twitches and whether any medication adjustments may be needed.

October 22
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My eyes used to twitch constantly. Drs. believed the medication Lyrica was causing it.

October 22 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

They maybe a form of seizures . If you think it’s caused by a side effect , you can do research on www.drugs.com on your son’s medication. You will find the side effects on that medication.

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October 22
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with you and your post and the epilepsy team post, hang in there and try and stay pos, my opinion

October 22

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