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Hi guys,
I'm not on any medication at the moment for my tonic clonic and grand mal seizures.
I'm wanting to speak to my Dr about maybe starting Topomax.
Has anyone been on it? Any side effects? Does it help stop seizures?
Did you take topomax in conjunction with other seizure meds or on it's own?
Thanks heaps.

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I Was on Topomax and it had some side effects that were tolerable … Stay strong in time you might be thankful πŸ™ πŸ™

Does Our Natural World Have An Impact On Any Part Of Your Epilepsy Journey? Explain.
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Just remember its your life not theres

I've Been Told By My Friend And Past Care Assistant I'm To Emotional. Do Other Guys Get This? Or Anyone Else For That Matter?
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She tells me I am the most emotional man she has ever known. But I attribute it to my condition. I don't recall being like this until six years ago.

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That doesn't happen to me, but it's different for everybody. I get angry easily (might be keppra rage, not sure), but that's only because things never go my way, no matter how hard I try.

Do Anti Epileptic Medicine Impact Memory:
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I m on 3000 mg of Kepra and 800 mg of carbamazepine, these have any negative impact on memory, anyone has any experience, please share:
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I am reading and nodding my head with many of these stories, thanks. Take Care.

Can You Still Be Depressed Even Though You're Prescribed 3 Different Meds For Epilepsy (temporal Lobe Damage)?
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That I’m not so sure are you?

Mood Swings And Aggressive Behavior Too
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Epilepsy: What People Don't See (Infographic) Read Article...
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Oxcarbazepine and lamotrogine

Is Memory Loss Part Of The Side Effects Meds ?(I Take600mg Tegretol Per Day) Or Just Part Of Having Seizures ( Nocturnal Only) Thanks
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Short time memory loss is getting annoying. Is there something that can be done to improve it?

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Memory loss is a tricky one.

Temporal lobe epilepsy negatively impacts on memory - specifically turning short term data into long term memories. Memory occurs in a processed way - note stimulus… read more

Does Anyone Know What, If Any, Fillers Are Used In Generic Medicines?
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Since I've moved to Australia I've been taking generic keppra and lamictal. I took the same medicine in the USA, but I'm feeling some intense side effects from the generic medicine here. My friend that's a pharmacist said it could be from fillers that are used in the medicine. I'd pay for the name brand but it's very expensive. And then the stress from the financial strain can cause a seizure. Anyway, could there be something in the medicine that I'm not aware of?

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All of my meds are in generic my insurance will not paid for brand name

Its Hard For Me To Talk About My Epilepsy . Ive Always Been Ashamed Of It . Howw Do You Deal With Emotion Side Of Epilepsy
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How do you deal with emotional side of epilepsy? And not feeling ASHAMED of having it?

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Prince the singer has epilepsy.

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I have found lately that after a seizure I am so much more sensitive to criticism and to well basically anything emotionally draining.
Am I the only one?
I'm hoping this is normal!

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I feel you