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Does Anyone Else Have Multiple Mental Diagnosis Stemming From Anti Convulsant. I Have About 4 Outside Of The Typical Depression And Anxiety.
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My boyfriend thinks I should have more control over my moods and thinks I just blame it on my meds

posted September 6, 2017
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I've definitely had epilepsy meds cause major changes in my moods, Topamax made me get angry over almost nothing, Vimpat did the same thing, but it was even worse. I didn't stay on either of those meds long enough to get a mental health diagnosis from mood changes I had from them.
With both those meds, it was almost impossible for me to have control over my moods. I would get really mad at the drop of a dime, and then I would feel horrible about it afterwards, but in the moment there was no stopping it.
What are you on, if you don't mind sharing?

posted September 6, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm on Tegretol and Leviteracetam(Keppra)....they say both cause drowsiness but I'm certain they also cause memory and mood issues...

posted September 23, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm on Rexulti. Just started

posted September 7, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had mental illness from vimpit..it sure makes lose weight, but it's an awful drug..

posted September 7, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

A seizure condition can lead to mood swings. Sometimes the meds cause them......or just coping with the condition itself can be fustrating.

posted September 7, 2017

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