I don't understand why I would need more medication if I am seizure free. It makes me sleepy and depressed. I have been on seizure medication for 50 years and seems to me it causes clinical depression which I have dealt with for many years.
When any AED ( AntiEpileptic Drug ) levels are low and the Dr. Doesn’t increase the dose, there’s a chance that yours seizures will come back. Your Dr. Is just making sure your seizures stay under controlled.
It’s all relative. What time of day was it compared to others draws? When had eaten? Did you miss a dose in 24 hrs? Exercise last? …my kepra can be very low and I’m up to speed. Is their a trend line for your results online?
You have the ultimate say here. Can you speak with your doc about your concern? If you're uncomfortable, maybe you need another MD. Its hard to be assertive sometimes, but I think your argument is very reasonable. Therapeutic doses are in fact different for everyone. Research gives us a range, based on trials that historically involved a very narrow demographic (white, male). Trust your body, and talk to your provider. You can always up the dose IF you begin experiencing symptoms. I hope this is useful.
The only time they increase the meds is when your blood levels are low.
Thanks. So just take the extra half of a pill and let it go? I just hate taking seizure medication! But it does beat having a seizure.