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? As For Meds, If Your Doc Had A New Med Or An Improved Med You Are Taking Would You Take It Or Stay With The One You're Ok With? More

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­
Englewood, CO

I have had my meds changed before but I didn't see much of a prob with, a little bit of side effects of them, and then was on for 23 year est, and got them switched to my current meds, I'm ok with that too, but I'm not sure if I would do that If my doc said try it out, I'm not sure if i would, but I might though, since I had my meds switched and just agreed to it, I would think I would try and see what it does, and if doesn't make a prob with I'll stick with it, but what are your thoughts? Iā€¦ read more

November 19
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

As long as the meds work, they would not be changed.

November 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Oh Brenda I am so sorry! Med changes can be so frustrating and scary at the same time. Go in with a list of questions to ask your Neurologist about the new medication they want to use. Then you can weight the risk and benefits from there.
Take Care!

December 2
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Why? I learned over the years those AEDs are only there to help. For me, the side effects are terrible but I get over it

November 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm tired of giving my license up for six months each time they experiment. I'll live with the side effects till something changes

November 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

If there was a need to then yes but if not, then no.

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