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Has Anyone Else Lost Massive Amounts Of Weight Due To Anti Convulsion Meds?
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I have been on seven different medications to control my seizures. After having a status epilepticus seizure for half an hour in VEEG. My neurologist finally agreed that the meds were the problem. I have had every sever side effect regardless of which medication I am on. Has this happened to anyone else?

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A couple of Decades ago, I was on Zonegran . It had the side effect of making me lose weight.

Has Anyone Been On Xcopri? If So, How High In Your Dosage?
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I’m at 200mg along with 900mg of Triliptal and its taking me out.

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I take 200mg of xcopri and 10mg of clobazam. And I am always tired. I wasn’t sure if it was my medication or something else. But, my mother, who I am very close with, said my exhaustion happened once… read more

Anyone Taking Zonisamide For Complex Partial Szs? How Is It Working For You, What Dosage Are You On And Any Side Effects? Thanks
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My son had a terrible reaction to zonisamide after taking it for 6 months. He got really depressed had cognitive slowing and processing and ended up in the ER and inpatient psychiatric hospital for… read more

Is There A Connection Between High Blood Pressure And Seizures?
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What I mean by this is lately I’ve been feeling really bad my high blood pressure has been elevated in. I have felt like I have been in a constant aura out of it all the time. Doctors have raise my Keppra level. I’m on the VNS. Cardiologist are trying to get a medication straight from my blood pressure that’s not working none of the medication’s are working right now. I’m wondering if they’re playing off of one another decisions in the blood pressure. My head is hurting off the charts.

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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, i used to take zonegran which is also called Zonisamide, and it gave me issues with my heart. Here is a link of Zonisamide to give you an idea of what you are dealing with, h… read more

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Zonagran And Kidney Problems
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Has anyone else experienced kidney problems/low back pain while on zonagra(zionasimide) ?

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General Medication Question
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How do you deal with taking a new medication. I get so nervous and worried that I don't want to take them. I'm scared of side effects.

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I never read the leaflet of any meds unless I feel weird or something. Then I will look to see if the side effect has anything to do with the meds or if it's something else
That's how I cut down if… read more

Does Anyone Take Zonegran? If So Are The Side Effects Bad?
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Thanks.

I've Been On Briviact With Zonegran And I Was Wondering About Other Sv2a Drugs For Future Treatment
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Hi, There’s A New Drug On The Block. Xcopri (trade Name) Aka Cenobamate, Which May Be Used To Treat Partial-onset Seizures. Anyone Try It?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi,
Before starting Xcopri I was on Zonegran. Before that, I tried at least 5 meds including Keppra and Topamax. I have a memory test in April.

Has Anyone Taken Zonisamide And Did It Work I Was Just Put On It To Replace The Vimpat
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Your welcome.