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A Med ? A Neutral One, I Noticed People Are Concerned About The Med Side Effects, Me Included, But If It's A New Drug And Have Not Been More

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Englewood, CO

On it, your not going to have a idea of the effects of that med, and we are all different than others, it may be faster for some people and has different reactions than another person, it may be it does not have much of a effect as for the side effects of the meds, and if it does they may level out over time, not knocking the medical field etc and pharmaceutical companies, but what are your thoughts on this ❓ I am posting, curious?

January 8
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

In the end it's all about managing the side effects. The concern is mainly about the major side effects that's what you don't want.

January 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Ask your Neurologist or Epileptologist. The would know about the side effects, having dealt with many people with different sorts of seizures, and many meds and combinations.

January 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My concerns tend to be the lethargy and cognitive deficits. All other sides effects are given (gastro, tremor, some occasional blurred vision, suppressed libido, etc.) Eventually, I hope to taper one of the three should I tolerate this new one. Ideally, I am arguing that appropriate nerve stimulation will be more suitable than some of these pharmaceuticals, but I will comply with this trial. I keep good logs of my experiences.

January 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I worry about side effects, but I am more concerned with the interactions my medications are having with each other. Twice in the last year, a new medication was added and I had vertigo so bad I could not walk.

March 6
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You have a good understanding of the effects. In a day I increase the dosage and will be at a maximum on all 3. There have been no seizures, so good there. Anxiety and other tolerable anticipated side effects are presenting. Your cautionary note to those around you is a good one. I try to recognize some humorous stuff when it occurs as it’s worth noting. Thanks for the comment.

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