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Just curious about this ❓ below and not nothing against it or anything else like that? Or on anyone else here and such etc or the med field?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO

As for our own conditions and illnesses and diseases etc which I hope are progressing and getting better, as for the meds thing I mentioned in the,? This is kinda what is going to happen when you take that med, I have some slight little effects of them, a maybe a medium effects with also now and then, but what about the effects that are the ones you didn't expect and you went through the effect of, what do you do about that if it happens,then what? Just curious? Because I look at ok I have a… read more

June 13, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, if understanding what your meaning. As commented at 1 time ... from what recall. I wouldn't hesitate to inform your Dr. and ask his thoughts. Have experienced back in time, thankfully was taken off the meds once seeing my current Dr., if yours isn't being helpful wouldn't hesitate to find a new 1.

June 13, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I would tell my doctor.

June 13, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I experienced a horrible side effect from Lamictal . It caused me to get Kindey Stone . And I ended up in the hospital. My Dr. Took me off the AED and put me on the generic brand of Lamictal, Lamotrigin .

June 13, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I would run it by my doctors

June 13, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Well said, Lori.

June 13, 2024

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