by avishai 28 Replies latest jw friends
This is an older thread i thought I'd revive -- We got back on this thru "Why are there no Mentally Challenged new JW's?"
I have EPILEPSY, too! And enjoyed reading about others that are affected by this -- there is a 'kinship.'
SO-o, who else has this problem...??
~ Lee ~
Avashi,
I don't know what to say to you about seizures. I, too, work in a home that deals with developmental disabilities (as opposed to a group home for kids). Lots of our clients take anti-seizure meds.
That's as far as my experience goes. I'm just sorry to hear that this is happening. I would talk to a lawyer, avashi. Do that before anything, and do it quick.
So, I'm taking Trileptal now, and it gets rid of the seizures to some extent, but it feels like I'm drunk for about three hours after I've taken them. Sometimes I even drool a bit. And stagger. Any ideas?
You know I have deep respect for you and have great admiration for you as well...
But you just can't leave yourself wide open like that, I can't control myself so here goes
Sometimes I even drool a bit. And stagger. Any ideas?
Tell people your related to Valis and they'll understand and leave you alone regarding those issues!
MY oldest daughter had seizures.How long have you been taking the meds.Many of them will eventually ease up with the negative symptoms.
Make sure you do get a good brain scan is also my advice.My daughters seizures ended up being caused by a brain tumor.And they didnt think a scan was nessary till i demamded one. The tumpr was removed and after the radiation she has done fine.She was 6 then and is now 25 married and has her own child.Also she is seizure free.
Tell people your related to Valis and they'll understand and leave you alone regarding those issues!
ROTFLMAO!!!!
avi...can you change the dosage or maybe find some cocktail of meds that doesn't do that to you? Oh and pay no attention to snotgun...
Sincerely,
District Overbeer
Thanx, valis. We're workin' on it. Stagger, stagger drool, drooolahhraiugjkbafknbkjsbafbak.
Avishai,
According to an article at Drug Infoline, Trileptal can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control medication and may have a potential risk of birth defects, so additional birth control measures should be used by a woman taking this medication. Be careful with alcohol and sedating medications, since Trileptal may have a sedative effect, and there is the usual warning not to drive or operate heavy machinery until you have gauged your response to this drug.
Oxcarbazepine's most common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, diplopia (double vision), fatigue, nausea, vomiting, ataxia (unsteady on your feet), abnormal vision, abdominal pain, tremor, dyspepsia (acid indigestion), and abnormal gait. A fairly rare side effect was hyponatremia (low blood sodium). Symptoms of this condition include not passing much urine, headache, confusion, tiredness and, if very severe, seizures and coma, so contact your doctor if you suspect this may be beginning.
Twenty-five to 30% of patients with a known sensitivity to carbamazepine may experience hypersensitivity to Trileptal. These patients should immediately discontinue using Trileptal. Trileptal may interact with certain drugs such as felodipine (Plendil) and verapamil (Covera, Calan, Isoptil, Verelan) - always make sure your doctor knows all medications you are taking.
Perhaps this isn't the drug for you. Not all people have these side effects......but some do. Perhaps an alternative drug would work without these side effects.
Gumby
