Epilepsy Talk
What is YOUR story?
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When did you find out that you had epilepsy?
How?
What did you do after being diagnosed?
How do you cope with it now?
Epilepsy Drug Side-Effects…
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They’re necessary, but not necessarily nice.
And every med has its own side-effects.
Just as different people experience different difficulties.
But here‘s the low-down on the possible side-effects.
Tags: antiepilepsy drug side effects, Ativan, Banzel, Carbatrol, depakote, Diamox, Diastat Acudial, Dilantin, Felbatol, Frisium, Gabitril, Hp Acthar Gel, Keppra, Klonopin, Lamictal, Lyrica, Mysoline, Neurontin, Onfi, Peganone, Perampanel, Phenobarbital, Phenytek, Rufinamide, Sabril, Tegretol, Topamax, Tranxene, Trileptal, Viibryd, Vimpat, Zarontin, Zonegran
Anti-Epilepsy Drugs and Osteoporosis – It’s Not Just a Women’s Disease
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A research team consisting of epilepsy specialists and epidemiologists (persons who study the causes and control of diseases) reports on a study that answered an important but simple question:
Do anti-seizure drugs cause reductions in bone density?
Why ask this question?
Tags: Actonel, AEDS, Boniva, Calcium, Carbatrol, Dilantin, FDA, Fosamax, Mysoline, Osteomalacia, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Phenobarbital, Tegretol, Vitamin D
Pregnancy with Epilepsy — Medication Dangers
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According to the Epilepsy Foundation, mothers taking seizure medication, risk birth defects of 4 to 8 percent — compared with 2 to 3 percent for all babies. Not much of a difference.
But the risk seems to be highest when multiple seizure medications are taken. Yet, without medication, uncontrolled seizures may deprive the baby of oxygen. Seizures can also increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.
So, it’s important, as you know, to get the right balance.
Tags: Barbiturates, category C antiepileptic drugs, Depakote (Valproic Acid), Dilantin (Phenytoin), Epilepsy, Keppra, Lamictal, Lyrica, medication dangers, multiple seizure medications, Neurontin, Phenobarbital, pregnancy, Tegretol (Carbamazepine and Carbatrol), Topamax, Trileptal, uncontrolled seizures, Vimpat, Zonegran
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Phylis Feiner Johnson
I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.
