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Do Our Bodies Eventually Become Immune To Our Epilepsy Medication Down The Road, Leading To Seizures & Then Needing To Increase Dosage?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
posted February 1
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I feel like it does. Unless stresses of life get worse.

posted February 2
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Amber, you should see your GP or neurologist and see what your levels are if you have concern. I dickered with neuroligist when he wanted to lower my depakote. He was concerned about brain damage and was concerned about living with my disease. I had been on the same dosage for 17 years. My levels are in the therapeutic range so I am good. See your Dr's and follow trough the way I have done . ericthom3

posted February 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My meds has been going well seizure free since 11/11/21 ~ 2 years! Memory is not good along with spelling but being epileptic is part of it unfortunately. This site is so awesome. You all I am grateful.

posted February 15
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

After awhile, mine had to be increased

posted February 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Immunity is an incorrect term here but as @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member said, people can develop a "tolerance" for a medication (much like addicts need to take more and more of a substance to get high).
I'm thinking it would be very risky to take a lower or higher dose on you own.
Your neurologist is the person to ask and follow.

posted February 1

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