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Crawley, UK

Ive been prescribed co codamol as a painkiller for something completely nothing to do with my epilepsy.. but my doctor did say to me it would effect the levels of my [[treatment:lamotrigine.:5886933ce1f26a6dd712ae62]].. but i need to take the painkiller because the paracetemol doesnt help.. just has anyone else been prescribed this and been told the effects

April 8, 2018
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had to google this drug to know what it is. I think the closest version in Australia is Panadiene Forte. I take it for migraines as need be as well as taking Keppra on a daily basis for epilepsy. I don't about anyone else but panadiene forte makes me tired but I usually flake out on the couch but I haven't experienced any adverse affects.

April 10, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was prescribed cocodamol a while back after a hospital stay. Also on lamotrigine and was never told of this. I didn't notice any difference at all.

April 8, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take lamotrogine, & topiramate too. Also pregabilin. Check with a pharmacist but as far as I know it shouldn't be a problem. You could check with a pharmacist anywhere. Local chemist? Boots chemist? Supermarket pharmacy? Good luck xxx

April 8, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Im also on keppra and topiramate, she disnt say itd effect those she only said itd effect the lamotrigine

April 8, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Not that I know of & I'm a nurse. I've also had a temporal lobectomy 10 years ago. Which dr said that? Was it a go? When your medication is dispensed the pharmacy also look into the medication you're also taking xx

April 8, 2018

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