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In the past I've stored my tablets in a tablet box, but recently I've been moved to Sodium Valproate which is stored in little vacuum sealed compartments, only to be removed just before taking.

Has anyone got any tips on storing these tablets in a way I can monitor taking them?

Apologies if this has been answered before. I'm on a cocktail of meds ,that don't work The neurologist took me off fycompa last thing at night & added extended release Sodium valproate ,300 mg then up to 500mg at night.I know all medications can cause balance & uncoordinated movements but since I've been on the 500 mg I' be had 4 falls ( not seizures) in as many months I have to be careful as I have osteopaenia. My clusters of partials have increased from 24 to 36 hours as well I have emailed… read more

Since January my 10yo had been taking clobazam, keppra, lacosamide, & valproate. In February her neurologist started her on lamotrigine to replace the valproate after she gained 50% of her original weight, constantly thought about food and became unmotivated and inactive. Also I worried about her developing diabetes on top of the epilepsy. I kept pestering them about reducing her meds but nothing was done about it because for the 1st time her EEGs were looking good.

Meanwhile my daughter was… read more

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