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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Peoria, AZ

My daughter started taking this medicine since December 2023 and she lost a lot of weight throughout this time plus had a kidney stone. This last time we saw her Epileptologist, he changed the prescription to lacosamide instead. Her seizures are 100% under control being on.Zonisamide and Lamotregine, but unfortunately, she has a lot of side effects such as emotional, bad memory, and losing weight
My first question is did anyone experience same thing being on Zonisamide?

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July 15, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Weight loss is one of the many side effects of zonisamide. I lost weight when i also took it.

September 21, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've been on Zonisamide for several years. Works when it wants. Still when weather changes i get partial seizures. Learned to control and live with.
I've been on e ery med possible since I was 5 yrs old. I am now 70.

July 18, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I am glad DBS was helpful ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ I hope that they find the cure.
Check this link out for more info:
https://www.cureepilepsy.org/understanding-epil...

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July 17, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Have you ever tried other options such as neuromodulation devices?

July 16, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks for sharing your experience ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

July 15, 2025

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