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Does Anyone Know How Doctors Decide Which Of The Epilepsy Medications To Try First For Your Specific Case?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
posted May 7
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Every doctor is different. If you see an epileptologist instead of a regular neurologist, you’re going to have your best shot.

posted May 12
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My pediatrician placed me on Dilantin as I was only 1 year old going on 2 at the time.

posted 6 days ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I use to take a total of 4 different medications just to control my siezures keppra, lamictal, phenytion, and lacosimide as well as the VNS device (vagus nerve simulator).

posted May 10
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks Randy. I never thought to ask.

posted May 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Your welcome , @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

posted May 9 (edited)

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