Epilepsy & Seizures Support Group

Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Seizures (or convulsions) are temporary abnormal electrophysiologic phenomena of the brain, resulting in abnormal synchronization of electrical neuronal...

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Francess67 01/07/2013

CAN ANY ONE TELL ANY ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF MEDS YOU TAKE WHEN YOU ARE HEAVY , THEN WHEN YOU LOOSE WEIGHT AND STILL ON THE SAME STUFF, AND FEEL SHAKKY.PLZ HELP

deleted_user 01/07/2013

I have lost about 10-20 pounds in the past, and did not feel any dizziness.

When I did get dizzy and lightheaded was when I experienced big changes like moving out of state.

So, in my opinion, depending on each person, the environment, stress and personal circumstances could affect the impact of your medication.

It is always best to see a neurologist, have them do blood tests and see if any of the medications are too high for you.

That is what helped me in the past few months, and it has gotten much better.

Also, try to take your medications at the same times everyday and to get the right amount of sleep. That helps me too.

Francess67 01/08/2013

I am happy u lost the weight , I lost over 50 and now I am feeling really drugged it may take a while for u to feel like me. I am glad u had no problems.thanks for the reply

deleted_user 01/09/2013

First of all congrats on your weight loss!!!! I've been very heavy and thin on all my meds and have never noticed a difference. Have you had any increases? maybe you should just give the doc a call and let them know what you're feeling just incase it does mess with your levels..good luck and good job!!!!

Francess67 01/15/2013

TYSVM I AM TRYING LOOSE MORE WEIGHT I AM NOT DOWN TO GOAL YET , I AM ABOUT 1/2 WAY TO GOAL AND IT IS VERY HARD I WANT TO LOOSE AROUND 100 POUNDS. I SEE MY DC . ON A REG. BASICDS HE IS FOLLOWING ALL OF THIS.

deleted_user 01/16/2013

hmm.. on the other hand of thought, there are some meds that can cause an increase of weight gain, such as Dilantin.

deleted_user 01/28/2013

It depends on the meds you are taking and how much....These are questions for your doctor. Many of the anti-seizure meds have side effects your neurologist needs to know about so they can be monitored in the correct manner. I would give the Doc a call and make an appointment as soon as possible.

deleted_user 03/13/2013

Best to ask your Dr that question. Some meds don't work on the same amount when a person gains or loses a lot of weight since starting the medication in question. I was skinny as a reed until put on Seroquel(not for Epilepsy) and Epival for Epilepsy. Both have side effects of weight gain and I went from skinny as a reed to obese while on tegretol because of those two medications. Another Epileptic was told he'd have to lose weight if the Tegretol was to work. I got to see a neuropsychiatrist who confirmed that I was overweight due to those meds. I than asked my neuro what happens with my Tegretol as I was worried. I was told not to worry. You ask a good question. Best to ask your neurologist about the med(s) in question and than ask if other meds can cause obesity or lose of appetite leading to weight lose or whatever to see if they are compatible with med(s) in question IF such a a side effect hits you and what to do in case of such a side effect.

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