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A neutral? Do some of the med (s) we are given to take stay in your body longer than others meds? Curious and wondering is all?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, CO
October 28, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, my phenobarbital has a half life of 50 to 180 hours and my lamotragine is only about 24-30 hours. Once you hit a steady state of phenobarbital it stays around forever.

October 29, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I think that varies. I know I have one that is time released. So that one tends to last longer.

November 22, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I would be able to change when they were taken after a number of days.

November 1, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member You should do what makes you feel the most comfortable and safe. I just moved my doses back an hour and I haven't had any problems.

October 31, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Who knows? As long as they work, why worry!

October 28, 2025

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