Anticonvulsant Forums (Page 77)

I WANT TO KNOW THE GOOD & BAD SIDE EFFECTS OF THESE DRUGS,MY SO IS USING IT FOR 2WKS.NOW 4 HIS SEIZURE & ANXIETY DISORDER. ## Oxcarbazepine is used alone or in combination with other medications to control certain types of seizures. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Although Oxcarbazepine may help control the seizures, it does not cure the condition. The two links below contain a list of possible side effects associated with this drug: NOTE: on both links you may need to scroll down to the side effects section of the page. Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

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this tablet is being prescribed for anxiety nurosis patients ?? ## Yes, it contains Clobazam, which is a Benzodiazepine derivative, so it can act as a mood stabilizer, as well as an anticonvulsant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and irritability. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## my brother ages about 14yrs. till he reach 7 years he ws not havning any kind of problem. after tht he started havin attacks( use to be still, wont feel anything even if v pinch, no reaction) n he used to be silent lik an eye opened n breathing body with out any reaction for atleast 15mins n use to happen twice every week. so, v consulted a doctor n he priscribed us these tablets. ( tegritol 400mg, lobozom, livilix er500mg , n clobo 10mg twice a day). nw the attack ha...

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side effects ## Keppra Info Click Here ## My sister is 65 and has had severe migraines for years 40 plus. She has been getting shots of Stadol and Demoral. Neither is working now. She saw a neurologist last week and he put her on 500 mg of Levetiraceta. It is making her really sick to her stomach. She call the Dr. Office and told them but the nurse only replied that she should eat a saltine but keep taking them. She is supposed to go on a higher dosage Sept 6. Can you tell me the side effects other than what they have on the website? Also, that Neurosurgeon is supposed to give her an Optical Block shot. Can you tell me about that also and what the dangers aare.

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My wife uses Lexamil 20 mg for about 3 years now, yesterday she had a attack that looked like a epileptic attack, after looking on the net I read that it could be related to the lexamil? does anyone know about this and know if there is a replacement for this Richard. ## Hi. I am on Lexamil 20mg and yes if I dont take my pill I feel terrable, off balance, nausea and I gained alot of weight. I'd also like to know if there is a replacement for lexamil that dont have these side effects? ## Hey guys, I used to use Cipralex without any weigtgain. Lexamil is the generic of Cipralex as far as I know. The only reason I started using Lexamil is for financial reasons. Cipralex is a bit expensive. Does anyone have the same cravings and appetite 'effects'XNKAJ that I do? Maybe I gain bec...

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I do not kno what these are and found my 4 yr old son playing with them ## Are they oval shaped? If so, then the listing shows them as containing 300mgs of Oxcarbazapine, which is an anticonvulsant that is also used as a mood stabilizer. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weight changes and mood changes. Learn more: If they aren't oval, with the G and 4 separated by a score line, please post back and I will do some more searching.

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I was prescribed Nourontin today and surfing the web for info; haven't pick it up yet; trying to gather info first ## You may be having trouble finding it due to the spelling, I know it can be hard to read the handwriting on prescriptions, the correct drug name is Neurontin. It contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to be effective at treating certain types of nerve pain and as a mood stabilizer. Side effect may include: nausea, dizziness, weight changes and dry mouth. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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Want to know if I can take neuroaid with my keppra meeds? Also does neuroaid contain tramadol? If it does I would not be able to take it because I have had a massive allergic reaction to tramadol. ## Dear Kerry, Yes, NeuroAiD can be taken with Keppra. We have patients who are taking keppra and NeuroAiD and did not report any adverse reactions. NeuroAiD has all natural ingredients and does not contain Tramadol. For more updated information about NeuroAiD, please visit our website at neuroaid.com ## I'm not sure if Neroaid contains Tramadol - it would be ideal to get some independent lab testing done because even natural products from other countries may contain undisclosed pharmaceutical ingredients. With that said, of course the product could be completely legitimate. I would say th...

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I've tried Horizant for two nights with awful side effects. Had to take 30mg of Oxycodone along with it to get me through the night. Am also being weaned off 5mg of Requip XL at the same time. The doc now wants me to take it at 1pm instead of 5pm and on an empty stomach because it won't absorb as well and may cut down on the side effects. Any thoughts out there? ## Taking a medication on an empty stomach, usually means it has better absorbability and you can experience more side effects. Horizant contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, it is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. The normal side effects can include: nausea, irritability, increased appetite and dizziness. Some of the problems you are experiencing could be from starting this n...

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I have been advised to take the Gabaneuron 300mg for spinal stenosis. I am 87.... ## cap gaba 300 mg. please tell the company name of this medicine. ## Gabaneuron contains the active ingredients Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin, it is used to treat certain types of nerve pain. It is listed as being manufactured by Aristo. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weight changes and dry mouth. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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epilepsy ## Gabapentin was originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy, and is currently widely used to relieve neuropathic pain. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any questions or concerns about this pill, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Just started this drug last week and it definitely seems to help with pain/numbness from nerve damage to forehead from auto/pedestrian accident a few years ago, but it's giving me pretty severe lightheadness and dizziness - well my system adjust to this drug? 300mg 3 times daily ## Hi Steve, Gabapentin's most common side effects in adult patients include dizziness, drowsiness, and peripheral edema (swelling of extremities); these mainly occur at higher doses in the el...

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contains white powder large letters D 03 ## Hi Kyia, I located the yellow capsule in description to be Gabapentin (300 mg). Gabapentin was originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy, and is currently widely used to relieve neuropathic pain. Gabapentin's most common side effects in adult patients include dizziness, drowsiness, and peripheral edema (swelling of extremities); these mainly occur at higher doses, in the elderly. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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YELLOW CAPSULE WITH A G AND THE NUMBERS 5027 ## I have one to, and am going NUTS trying to find out waht it is. If you find out, let me know. If I find out, I will let you know. ## It is Neurontin 300 mg ## Yes, 300mgs of Gabapentin, the generic for Neurontin. This is an anticonvulsant that has been proven to help with certain types of nerve pain. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and edema. ## Why would a teenager want this pill

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I have had many prescriptions over the last couple of years. Today I found a small, yellow, round pill, with the number 33 on one side and a capital E on the other. This pill looks unfamiliar to me. Does anyone know what it is? ## The pill you have is Topiramate (50 mg). Topiramate treats epilepsy in children and adults and was originally marked as an anticonvulsant. It is FDA approved for, and most frequently prescribed for, the prevention of migraines. It may also be used in treatment of fibromyalgia. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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big pill ## Located a match it's Divalproex sodium ER 500 mg, which is for the treatment of the manic episodes of bipolar disorder. In rare cases, it is also used as a treatment for major depressive disorder, and increasingly taken long-term for prevention of both manic and depressive phases of bipolar disorder, especially the rapid-cycling variant. It is also used in the US for the treatment of epilepsy, chronic pain associated with neuropathy, and migraine headaches. To learn more click on the link below... Valproate_semisodium Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I was given a prescription for this medication after a stroke. I was told it would help with the cockeyedness I feel every day (happened last week). Little nervous taking t...

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Ive just spoken to an 8o yr old lady who has been prescribed neurantin2 for restless leg syndrome. I am queering this as I am a huge suffer of RLS and sinemet is the more common med for this--then permax which are also for parkinsons . She has to take one neurantin in the sfternoon and then has to set her alarm at !.30am to take another or else her RLS kicks in Can anyone tell me if she may have been given the wrong Med for RLS ## Well, it is not approved for that use, but some doctor's do learn off-label uses for drugs and it is perfectly legal and acceptable for them to prescribe them for such. As to this one, if it does help, them there is no harm in her taking it, it does have less side effects and fewer drug interactions than the others that are commonly prescribed for RLS. As ...

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will the dizziness and cordination problems go away after taking gabapentin for awhile, my head has this fuzzy like feeling, am taking for RLS. ## How long have you been taking it? Generally, side effects should hit their peak at around 4 to 6 weeks of use, which is around the same time the medication will reach its full effectiveness in the body. After this time, they should start to taper off in severity. If they do not, or if they get worse, you should contact your doctor, because this may not be the right medication for you. Are there any other questions?

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suffering from bipolar diseases,sudden outburst on simple causes added to my nature,untimely sound sleep,doctor prescribes Levipil 500mg one tab daily,what are the probable side effects of this medicine? ## Levipil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant, used to treat seizures, this means it acts on the brain. Levetiracetam is, in general, well tolerated but may cause drowsiness, weakness, unsteady walking, coordination problems, headache, pain, forgetfulness, anxiety, irritability or hostility, dizziness, moodiness, nervousness, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and changes in skin color. You can read more about this drug in the link below: Are there any other questions or comments?

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Yes, I have, and am presently taking topamax for miraines and extremely bad cluster migraines, I spent four days in the hospital back in Sept, I have never had so much pain in my life, give it a try it should stop them, and you will lose some weight too!!! I lost 15 to20 lbs. ## Topamax has been suggested for my Fibromyalgia. I want to know if anyone has taken for that specific condition. If so, has it been beneficial. ## started on Topamax 25mg for fibromyalgia which were also causing the headaches. I'll keep you posted and let you know how it's working ## Not diagnosed with Fibro but treated like I had it. Topomax with Lyrica only relief in seven years.

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it has been suggested that i take gabapentine for peripheral neuropathy. I also take thyroxine - are there any adverse interactions between the two. although gabapentine may ease nerve pain - will it affect my loss of proprioception and balance, which is my greatest concern. ## Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain. And there are no interactions listed between it and Levothyroxine, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. It may cause some side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight gain. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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my 3yrs daughter effected by fits from last nov-09 ## side effect sabril 500 mg for 3yrs old daughter ## daughter effected by fits ## I have been using lametec 250 per day for the past 2 years, before for a long period i was using Zeptol 1000mg.Does the lametec will adversely affect me and in pregnancy time?Will it harm the fetus?Please do reply. ## My son 3.5 years has been put on lametec 100 mg per day. He simply doesn’t move & lie always on bed with constant drolling. It this is the permanent side effect of or a temporary effect , as doc is going to tapperd the lametec once he found the effective control over convulsions ## please give valid clarification to our post since it will be a great relief to all of us and helps in the future..

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