I think that it is very common for a person with epilepsy (and other chronic illnesses) to also take antidepressants. When you are not well physically, it can affect your brain chemistry and cause depression. Plus, epilepsy is very stressful and anxiety inducing.

I take Tregetol and Gabapentin ich is generic for is Generic for Neurontin, and Paxil for Amxiety which I get every So often! I also take Cloradepoxide which is generic for librax for a spastic colon! I had Epilespy since I was nine months Old, but didn't get my IBS until 1984 and Anxiety came in 1994 So to top it off, I had to take more Medication to help with my Other problems, as if I didn't have enough problems! I also get Heartburn and pain in my chest when I have Spicy foods! Anyway,I could write a book! I think Epilesy and Anxiety go Together! I just have to watch myself, Relax, and train my Brain to Always think Postive!

As long as you let your neurologist know and have him/her regulate your dose, it is possible. I have been on an antidepressant for years. If I wasn't on one, I would not be a very happy person.

I take Celexa because of postpartum depression. Before I started taking it, my seizures were terrible; so much so I was put into an induced coma for a week before they were able to be controlled. So if your doctor finds the benefits outweigh the risks, then I would do as the doc suggests.

As you can tell from all my typos I was very upset when I was writing that. My brother is 32 he has seen me have 1 grand mall seizure he actually called the paramedics but was drunk and didn't come along for the ride. That was the one that I could stop seizing so I was put into a induced coma for 7 days hospitalized for 12 then I went into an assisted living or 2 weeks my work owns it. I don't remember any of this but when they came to pick up clothes for me my mom claims she hid nips in my bag she just told me this "go mom" SERIOUSLY! .....after that I was driving with my brother again I wasn't feeling well the light flashing through the trees were like strobe lights I llet go of the wheel & gas looked at him said I'm going to have a seizure and I was out apparently I had 4 or 5 seizures he saved our lives pulled the car to tht e side of the road and pulled the E-Brake.

So to answer you question yes he knows how severe they get and what can cause them but he's an alcoholic and all common sense goes out the window until he sobers up the next day and apologizes. Though one of these days he will be a day late and a dollar short. My mother is similar all she knows is my condition its important I take my meds. The rest is all about her she hasn't even tried to educate herself on my condition. She just wants her rides home from work and her needs.

They will both learn if I have an unfortunate seizure and can't drive For 6 months ..knock on wood