Meds can affect mood, most definately. Research the meds she is on, this site is a good start, and also take charge. We have to guide our doctors towards our needs, and don't be shy of asking for more help. You could bring her to a neuropsychologist, for example. Make sure you have a good understanding of her condition and the medications she is on - putting a post here is a good start, but I urge you to do a lot of research (and keep a diary of her seizures + behaviour, VERYimportant). I wish you all the best and a prayer goes our for both of you. x

My son has lot of seizures and also lots of behavior problems. He also takes Risperdol and also Prozac for his behavior. Some of his seizure meds certainly have had a negative effect on his behavior and caused a lot more anxiety. I agree with chrisinuk, keep a diary and see how the behavior is in respect to seizures. TBone has a lot more behavior problems when he is having more seizures. He has a lot of seizures so we don't often see a break!! Be sure to talk to your doctor if you feelher meds are effecting behavior. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a while to find the right one.
Keep your chin up ~ you are doing a fine job.

Your question is one I've been asking myself the last while. My 7 year old has epilepsy. He is on clobazam and valproic acid(depakene). I did not notice any change in his sweet gentle behavior until recently. He was always very gradually increased on his medications so i didn't have any real behavior issues. Then in March, his seizures came back full force and they increased his meds three times in a week. I wondered for the first 4 weeks where my sweet boy went. It is gradually getting better but he frustrates much easier than before. I also feel bad about constantly checking his behavior because I believe the meds and the epilepsy are causing it. He said yesterday, "I'm bad, I think I'll ground myself". Its hard on them and us but we have to be extra understanding, I believe.

As always, speak to the doctor on any mood changes. They can be weepy, calming or severe depression. Sometimes it depends on the person. The same med may have 3 different changes on three different people. Contact the doctor. This may, or may not, be a good med for your child. If possible you would want that sweet disposition back. They would want to know about such a drastic change. Good luck! Katie

KatieB is so right, make an appointment to see the neuro again (diary in hand if poss). Keep us updated.

Hi,
So my son age 9 started on trileptal about 4 weeks ago for an undiagnosed seizure disorder. He was slowly tapered up on the drug (first antiseizure drug he's ever taken), and by the third week, he was taking the prescribed amount. I did notice that he began having severe mood changes like getting very angry, negative, says he never smiles because he is never happy, throwing things, and just plain awnriness. I called the doc and his dose was reduced by one pill. His mood is the same now as before he started on the med. Finally, I found someone who understands. It is difficult to watch your child acting out especially if the med is intensifying their moods and they aren't in control. Talk to your doc and tell them what's up.
LaDonna

Evryone is right. Each med effects each person in a different way. Even as adults many fo us had to try many AEDs before finding the one that gave us a balance of contorl with the least side effects. There are many AEDs to choose one. It sounds like a change is in order.

Your child is unable to tell you how the meds make her feel the way an adult would be able to express them so it makes it more difficult for you-for that I am sorry you have to endure this.

i would suggest going to this wesite for more detailed information hon about the meds...www.epilepsy.com go to the left hand side and click on treatments it will bring up an menue and look on there for treatments..follow that to find the meds you son is on...the infomation you get on there will be much more than you will find on here hon..good luck..

hugs
heather

Another good place to get info that is specific to children is:http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Default.aspx

I am terrible at posting the links here so I hope the one I put comes out as a link.

The site Aboutkidshealth is a terrific site that has everything to do with kids health/behavior and much more. I hope this helps.

Okay, sorry, it didn't come out as a link for me...I am very bad at things like that.

But now that you know the name of the site it will be easy to google. Another thing is to try to search out people on DS that have children themselves with Epilepsy. They would be an excellent resource for you. Best of luck.

Meds can always effect behavior...Definitely keep on your doc about it. I know I've been taking Keppra and it's been effecting my mood...
I wish you the best of luck!
-TiA