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...
I was put on Depakote last week, I was ok until I started reacting to it. I started getting stomach pain and bleeding. Well They switched me to Kepra, I haven't taken it yet, I'm so nervous because they gave me a generic form, which I told them not to because I react to so many. but anyway, my biggest question is there anyone out there that reacts badly to generic medication? I didn't used to, it's only been the last 2 years that so far all generics give me weird and scary side effects. I am so nervous, all these anti seizure meds are scary to me. I have kids! So I can't really have down time, they have school and activities to attend to and I'm all they have, I'm their world, so I'm really nervous with all this.
I don't know whether the above link will be of any comfort to you but I would advise you to 'do as the doctor ordered'. To be honest, I had a bad experience with Keppra and had to come off of it. Who knows though, it may be absolutely fine with you. You'll never know until you try it. I imagine you're still taking your old medication at the moment? Can I just as how many medications you've been on in the past?
i also research any med i've been prescribed before i take it. i see what all the possible side effects are. i can have alot of breathing problems with meds so that is something for myself and whoever is with me to watch out for.
best wishes