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signature_sauce

2y ago

Concerns about Seizure Medication Side Effects

it’s been almost a year since i finally found the right mix and dose of medications to control my absence and grand mal seizures. I am on keppra and lamotrigine. i know all the side effects that can come with the meds but has anyone experienced the more serious ones like osteoporosis or liver disease? thanks

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JuliusSeizure

1y ago

Yes. I was just diagnosed with early onset osteoporosis. I’m a 34 year old male.
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JuliusSeizure

1y ago

I’m on Keppra and Vimpat, and I recently was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. The doctor doesn’t know exactly what caused it, but it’s suspected that it must be the Keppra since I’ve been on it for so long, and I’m on the maximum dose.
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moya

1y ago

keppra made my seizures worse almost immediately. I'm taking Lamictal and vimpat now. I'm a lot less bitchy but I still can't control seizures when I see rapid changes in light. What should I tell my doctor about this? I'm sick of living in a dark room and never going outside. I can't even drive anymore.
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sparkle.serotonin

2y ago

I'm on lamotrigine, I haven't had any side effects!
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LadyTauriel

2y ago

I've been on Lamictal for 13 years with no issues. I couldn't do Keppra because it made me rage-y
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signature_sauce

2y ago

thank you for the reply
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SilverSoda

2y ago

I haven’t experienced any side effects from lamotrigine but I also just take it for my anxiety
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Jam.ina.Jar

2y ago

I have not. But those do take time to appear
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signature_sauce

2y ago

i know, i’ve seen some people in their 50’s on here. i’m hoping one of them will see my post

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