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October 7, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Always keep your doctor informed of everything.

October 8, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Lesley: Fycompa can affect your mood considerably. That is the same with just about every other epilepsy medication, but Fycompa has a reputation for making people gain weight and become much more irritable, sometimes even suicidal. People taking Fycompa are not supposed to drink alcohol whatsoever.

This does not mean Fycompa is dangerous, okay? It is just a powerful medicine, and if you are taking it be careful. Regards, Jake

October 7, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Being increased to 4mg now after a month. Will keep trying the medication.

October 22, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

As I said before when being on it, felt “drunk “ after taking it

October 16, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you all for your comments. I've been on it for just over a week now. So far so good.

October 13, 2024

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