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Why Am I Sleeping So Much?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

So I have a question they recently upped my dose of lamotrigine from 50mg a day to 200mg a day on top of 3000mg of keppra a day though I was already taking 3000mg of keppra, but lately I've been feeling really tired and I just sleep all day 😔 and I have no motivation to do anything. Has this happened to anyone? What should I do?

posted August 25, 2015 (edited)
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Many of the mad out there have the side effect of feeling drowsy an sleepy. When I wake up, I'm very drowsy and feel like zombie. I even have to guide myself by catching the wall while leaving my bedroom. It takes me between an 1-2 hrs when I start becoming more alert. But like I always say , everyone has a diff body chemistry with AED's . What ever side effects u may have from the meds, someone else would have different side effects. Maybe they can tolerate it better, or could be worse .

posted August 26, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I also take Keppra 1000mg twice a day. Ive been taken it for many years an i have not gone threw depression. Most of the medication that is out before and after keppra can cause seizures. I all depands on the person.

posted August 25, 2015 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

B12 helps a lot

posted November 12, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I started Keppra about a year ago and went through side effects that effected my mood. I spoke to my doctor about it and she prescribed vitamin b12 (or b6). That seemed to help alleviate the mood problem and helps keep me awake.

posted August 27, 2015 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You may want to talk to your Dr. And find a medication that has less reaction on you from the side effects.
Happy to have helped what I could. And good luck to u

posted August 26, 2015

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