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I take Depakote for seizures and noticed that I am getting brain zapps are these a type of seizure?
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What does low depakote level means?
Depakote is normally taken for seizures. So if your depakote level is low that means you need more in your system to keep you from having a seizure. It is also used for bi-polar disorder.
Why would a doctor prescribe Depakote?
Strokes in and of themselves can cause the person to have seizures. Depakote is an antiepileptic med, so it helps reduce or eliminate the possibilty of seizure in those affected by strokes.
What is a jacksonian seizure?
Jacksonian seizures are like other epileptic seizures in that the are caused by abnormal electrical activity in a localized area of the brain. Seizures of this type typically cause no change in awareness or alertness. They are small seizures, often not even noticed, being just a brief alteration in movement, sensation or nerve function.
Why do I have seizures in your sleep?
All people can have a seizure in their lifetime. So you do not have to have epilepsy to have a seizure. Epilepsy is when someone gets seizures regularly. There are many causes for seizures. Not getting enough sleep could possibly cause it, but there are so many things that can cause a seizure.
Can a dog have a seizure from getting hit?
Dogs can have seizures from an excess of external stimuli (ie, sound & light), and this includes trauma or physical shock to the body. So yes, getting hit can cause a dog to have a seizure, especially if they have been diagnosed with epilepsy.
Are depakote and seroquel used to treat the same thing?
No, Depakote is an anti-seizure medicine, and cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant.
Can you have a seizure and not know?
Yes, they are called by various names: absence seizures or silent seizures.
If you are taking Depakote for a bipolar condition can you just stop taking it?
No! There is a real risk of having severe, life-threatening seizures, so it is imperative to see your doctor who will reduce the dose appropriately if needed.
Can stopping depakote cause seizures?
I recently ran out of my depakote for three days.I am prescribed it for bipolar and I have never had seizures.I sat up in best and all of a sudden had a very bad seizure that lasted for over fifteen minutes.I had to to to the hospital in an ambulance.I didn't even know what day it was.I would definitely say yes.
What kind disability is epilepsy?
No. It is a condition where someone has a tendency to have seizures. Why this happens varies from person to person. There are many forms of Epilepsy and many causes. But it is not a disease. It is not infectious or anything like that.
Do wiener dogs have seizures?
Any dog can have a seizure.
Drug of choice for grand mal seizure?
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