Hi I was just wondering if anyone has seizsures and if anyone is taking vimpant and keppra xr together and what seem to be the side effects?
Thank you
lg, you may wish to join our seizure group: http://www.avmsurvivors.org/group/avm-with-seizures-epilepsy
Alternatively, you can type "vimpat" or "Keppra" in the search box at the upper right corner.
Hi Igcohen,
Here's a link where you can look up side effects and interactions of medicines. Click on "Add/Remove drugs" to compare what you are taking. I hope this helps you:
http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=527-0,1294-0
Ben
I was taking Keppra for 3 years with no side effects. However I was taking amitriptyline for the same amount of time and that was not good. I do not recommend amitriptyline for a long period of time.
Hi Lgcohen
I Have Been Taking KEPPRA For 1 Year Now For My Seizure It Has Helped My Seizures But Not Completely. I Was First On CARBAMAZEPINE But I Had To Stop Taking It Has I Am Allergic To It. I Have A AVM Plus 3 Aneurysms I Am Due To Have A Craniotomy On The 2nd December This Year. At Kings In London. Has For The KEPPRA It Has Changed My Moods And I Cant Tolerate Much Especially To Many People At One Time. My Family Have Found I Get Angry Since I Have Been On KEPPRA.
Hope This Helps
Take Care Crystal
I had one seizure three years after a craniotomy to remove AVM. I was told I'll be on anti-convulsants for life because of the brain damages leaves me with a permanent risk of seizures. I've been on a small daily dosage (150mg x2 daily) Lamotrigine (generic of Lamritical) for four years now. I've had no side effects and no further seizures. Great experience with this drug.
*I think I get drunker faster now ... hasn't slowed me down at all. Sorry doc!
-Chad