Hi there-
I'm not sure what Trileptal is exactly but I know Keppra and it can change weight as it can change your appetite. Is that all you are taking? hat's a pretty significant weight loss. What has your doctor said about it? Anything? It should be brought to the attention of the doctor and you should also be paying attention to your appetite and making sure you are eating a good balance of food. A nutritionist is also some one to consult. I take Keppra and Topamax and both are known to change weight. I lost a lot of weight but try hard to supplement my diet with vitamins and foods that will me protect my health in other ways. I hope this has helped.

Let me know how you are doing. Good luck!

Janet

There is no mention of weight loss for Trileptal. But, that doesn't mean it Won't cause weight loss. Keppra on the other hand Can/will cause weight loss. Has your DR said anything about your Issue? I know there may be underlying causes for weight loss, also. So, I agree w/ Janet, you need to discuss it w/ your DR.

I found Carnation Instant Breakfast & that worked for me to add a few LBS. :)

Love Candi

I think it depends on the person. I've been on Keppra for 6 months and have not lost any weight. :(

I didn't start Kepra till after I lost the weight...... Just now got back to seeing a neurologist...... My regular doctor wasn't worried about the weight loss since no tests found anything but the nuerologist is now switching me to depacote. He said eventually I will be on only depacote since trileptal alone worked for many years and the Kepra is making me angry. He also says he thinks the depaco wil make me gain back some of the weight I lost. I hate being this skinny when you don't have money to buy size 0

I went from 145 to 102. Now, I fluctuate between 105 & 117. :( Drs ran tests & found nothing out of the Norm for me. So, think about your environment. Introverted pollution Or Anything that mite affect your breathing? Smoke or been exposed to second or third hand smoke at any time? Do you or have you had a Job where you handle packaged goods from a warehouse? If Yes, to any ???, that could be the problem.

Shopping for affordable clothes to Fit? I had to turn to Goodwill, Salvation Army & other second hand clothes stores. Hubby started me on Smoothies when Carnation got to expensive. It is a blended mix of fruit/veggies (Fresh Spinach & sometimes carrots) Flax Seed & almond milk (I Think regular milk would work to, but the almond milk has more vitamins) Use your Search Tool for More recipes. :) Sounds Gross?? Believe me it looks gross! But, tastes sooo Good! :)

OK, you are going Off meds & switching to another. Advice: Start a Daily Journal! Include foods/bevs you consume, sleep patterns, activities (exercise, TV, comp, video games) Note Time & how much of each of these. Also, keep track of your mthly's! Hormone fluctuations can be a Trigger for seizures, too. (Term: Catamenial Seizures) A Daily Journal will be a Powerful Tool for you & your DRS. You will note patterns that may be triggers for seizures. But, it may help find out what is causing weight loss, too. Keeping a Daily Journal is a Pain in the Bu*** but, worth it. Especially when dealing w/ DRS & Meds! Include Questions you may have for your DR, too. Ever have them days when you walk out of the DRs office & Then remember you forgot to ask something? :)

Hope this helped. HUGS!

Love Candi

OMG you all don't know how much it means to know i am not alone!!! I am on both trileptal and keppra and have always been small to begin with but now it fluctuates so much! People are like "You are so lucky" or "I wish I had your problem" or I have even been called anorexic looking both at a beach and at a wedding. This is why I avoid most people!!!

I was on Topamax for 6 yrs when all of a sudden the lbs started falling off of me. I lost 30 lbs in about 4 mths. I was eating enough food for 3 people to keep from losing more. My dr and pharmist said it wasn't the Topamax or it would have effected me with weight lose yrs ago.

I found out recently that I have thyroid problems and this is a reaction to it. After researching I have found a link to epilepsy and thyroid, but good luck getting a dr to acknowlege it.

Get your thyroids checked out! Ask for a T1 and T2 screening.

Best wishes

I was never on Trileptal long enough to know what any of the side affects are or Kepra. Have you tried talking to your doctor about this? Generally they warn you about the potential side affects of medications. I know Topamax, the medication I'm currently on, has the potential for both weight gain and weight loss and it caused me to lose 40pounds when I started it over the course of a year.