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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roachdale, IN
July 2, 2017
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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Yeah, I thought it is was weird that my body won't respond to Ativan (my doc later explained it better that it's not an allergy) but it responds to @ valium.

July 3, 2017 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

your welcome. Glad you found one that won't cause an alergic reaction.

July 3, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks, I seem to be allergic to Ativan but not valium, for some reason.

July 3, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

The doctor gave me Ativan as a rescue pill to use if I fill a seizure coming on. And it works to.

July 3, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@Valium is similar to Ativan and Lorazepam and etc..They are used for anxiety . But they are also as a recovery med.
so if you have a cluster of seizures, it will help slow down to stopping your seizures.

July 2, 2017 (edited)

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