Possible Medication Interactions Or Just Side Effects? | MyEpilepsyTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About MyEpilepsyTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyEpilepsyTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
Possible Medication Interactions Or Just Side Effects?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Does anyone take antidepressants/anxiety medication along with their seizure medications and feel it interacts?Or is it just possibly side effects?

posted October 14, 2023
Be the first to like/hug
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take phenobarbital which interacts with many different medications and Lamictal which also interacts with many things. I take lorazepam for anxiety and it also has a benefit of controlling seizures and Abilify for depression. Abilify is contraindicated with epilepsy but wondering if the other meds are cancelling each other out.

posted October 20, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it

posted October 15, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I use an oral Lorazepam ( Ativan Generic ) . But I don’t use it for Anxiety. I use it for a different reason. It is also used for stopping , cluster seizures, severe seizures and long lasting seizures.

posted October 14, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take antidepressants, along with seizure meds, but don’t notice any side effects

posted October 14, 2023 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Salina2, it is possible that there may be an interaction, depending on what the medications are. Do the psychiatrist and neurologist know all the drugs you’re on? You know, if it were me, I’d go to the pharmacist who gave you the meds, and ask if they know of any possible interactions. It might be a good place to start. Good luck, and I hope your weekend is safe and seizure free….

posted October 14, 2023

Related content

View All
Do You Search For Drugs To Make You Feel Better Or Do You Search For Drugs To Find Out Why They Were Prescribed?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
What Foods Can Cause You To Have A Seizure When You Eat It?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Has Anyone Had Any Trouble With Sporadic Behavior Issues, Seemingly Coming From Nowhere, While Taking XCopri? Anxiety Heightened!!
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Lock Icon Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use, and our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in