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What's The Best Method And Most Common Rescue Med For Seizures?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Lanesboro, MN

I have had to different kinds one that's nasal spray and another that used a dropper.
The main reason I ask is the doctor prescribed one but the pharmacist says the other may be better, so is the Dr just prescribing one over the other to fill his pocket?

October 23, 2024 (edited)
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I use the nayzilam spray too.(nose spray). Medicine is different for everyone. However, in my opinion, If doc is making ya take 2 different kinds of emergency meds and is preferring one over the other, I'd ask which one should I be refilling, because medicine can be expensive. Hell it's possible both might be needed (like using 1 as a failsafe if the other didn't work).

October 27, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I use lorazepam in pill form.

October 27, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It could be that the two meds could work better than one medication alone. I have had that happen in the hopspital.

October 28, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I use liquid Lorazepam ( generic Ativan )

October 23, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have been prescribed klonopin to take prior to my seizures if and when I feel an aura.

October 23, 2024

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