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Valproad Acid

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bulgaria

Among other things, I also went to a neurologist and told him that the valproic acid was three times below the norm. I asked what he would do? Reply to me will not take any action. And it is the basis of seizures. This is what kind of doctors Bulgaria has.
How many of you are testing valproic acid over what period and what values are they reporting?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You have a great Neurologist! Mine was Doctor Comair of Neurology specializing in Neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. But now he is in another state.

Increased Meds And Leg Problems

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Staten Island, NY

Recently my Dr increased my Gabapentin three fold and added 100 mg of Topamax. Since the med change I've noticed a lot more leg pain and numbness. I can no longer walk a flight of stairs without stopping and even walking around the house has become a problem. They are keeping me awake at night twitching and aching. Is this normal, part of getting used to it?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Eliza
I was put on Depakote / Valporic Acid for a while and I couldn't walk as I got
excruting pains in my calfs from it
Depakote doesn't always work for everyone.
I had to give away whole bottles… read more

Im Now On 2 Different Seizure Medications Due To Me Having 2 Grandmal Seizures In Less Then A Week Back To Back Now On Keppra And Valproic.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
St Ignace, MI

How effective is the valproic medication?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I took valporic acid and had to stop because it tripled my ammonia levels which would have led to liver damage just like Rusti. It did control my seizures. Went back on phenobarbital.

What Dog Breeds Or Cat Breed Are Good For Epilepsy

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bourbon, IN
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

To be truthful none as when I looked up to having one of them they cost thousands and thousands of pounds to have and you don’t get to pick the dog they choose it for you and that’s even if you have… read more

What Do You Guy's Take When You Get Sick With A Bad Cold? Like Stuffy Or Coughing

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Alabama
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I went to the ER 2 days ago.. ✔️ everything they could. Decided it was bronchitis spawned by cat allergies. Now asthma going. Tons of sputum. I'm told that's good. I was given an inhaler and told to… read more

Do You Think Our Conditions We Have Effects Our Personalities Or Is The Meds Too Or Both?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

I think kinda in my life with, but I am ok with that and what is your opinion?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My husband says I am not the same person.

I Know That Many People Take Depakote (convulex/ With Active Ingredient Valproic Acid). I Am Interested In Each Of Them, What Side Effects T

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bulgaria
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

, if it's not too much trouble could you send me the Depakote studies

I Have Absence Generalized Seizures. I Haven't Been Able To Get My Seizures Under. Have You Been Able To Control Your?

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Fayetteville, NC
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have tonic-clonic seizures and while my seizures are really well controlled I still have break through seizures every 3-4 years. The last 2 seizures were only 6 months apart which is kinda of scary… read more

Does Epilepsy Medicines Cause Dementia In Old Age By Continued Use Age?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brampton, ON. Canada

Currently I am on Levetiracetam 1500 mg twice a day, Carbamazepine 250 mg twice a day and lemitrigone 75 mg twice a day. Out of these medicines which one is most dangerous for memory, as I am losing memory quite visibly and my worry is not get dementia like situation in old age, any thoughts, please share.
Thanks:

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Because it is an article on too broad a subject (all of the anticonvulsants) rather than one that focuses on one of the older anticonvulsants to draw its information from. The point I was making by… read more

Does Anyone Have Temperature Fluctuations After A Seizure?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Huntington Beach, CA

had one last light, Today I’m freezing one minute and boiling the next.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Very much so, the meds make it even worse for me. I’m on Valproic Acid, Lacosamide, Effexor, Concerta and Wellbutrin.