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That's a long list, but some of them are: Keppra, Trimonil, Trileptal, Tegretol, and so much more....
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Can eyes roll to back of head from use of epilepsy drugs?
Your eyes can roll to the back of your head when you have a seizure - it is not the epilepsy medications that do this.
Is there any ongoing treatments for epilepsy?
For most people epilepsy is controlled by medication. The form and severity of epilepsy will determine what sort of medication is best for a person. It has to be done on a case by case basis, and that can only be done by a neurologist. For many people it may take a while to find the right dosage to use, and in some cases what combinations of medications are taken. Many people with epilepsy take more than one form of medication.
How do people with epilepsy get on at home?
Most people with epilepsy live very normal lives, so they get on very well at home. I am registered disabled due to my uncontrolled epilepsy - no medications control my seizures. I am unable to leave the house, bathe alone, walk up stairs alone, walk outside alone, drive, swim etc. I do not have good quality of life at all and the medications give me horrendous side effects.
Who should not take castor oil?
Castor oil should not be used by a pregnant woman, as it can cause contractions.
What is the purpose of hemispherectomy?
Hemispherectomy is used to treat epilepsy when it cannot be sufficiently controlled by medications.
How many people in the UK have epilepsy?
In the UK about 600,000 people have epilepsy.
Do fat burner tablets react with epilepsy medication?
There are many kinds of epilepsy medication and different kinds of epilepsy. A question such as yours can only be answered by a doctor. If you are on long term epilepsy medication, then always talk to your doctor if you are thinking of taking any other medications.
Why combined drug used in treatment of epilepsy?
As epilepsy is such a disease it needs more then one to do the job, and they have to be asedative. Like Carmpazine and Valparin alkalite, or Garoin and Dylantin. For quicker and sucessful relief for the patient. First of all, Epilepsy is not a disease, it is a condition. Second of all, some people do just fine with only one set of seizure medications. Some people, with more severe or uncontrolled epilepsy, need more. I take three different types of medication because I have refractory epilepsy and it is not controlled by medication.
What kind of tablets do people with epilepsy take?
There are quite a broad range of medications used, as each person that has epilepsy is different and epilepsy itself comes in many forms and levels of severity. The term epilepsy is really a phrase used to refer to a wide range of things that result in people having regular seizures. So what causes seizures for one person has no affect on someone else and so they are treated in different ways using different medication.
Is epilepsy still present now?
Yes epilepsy still exists. Many people have epilepsy.
Are there any new medications for epilepsy that are better than Epival?
Epilepsy is a broad ranging condition with various causes and various treatments. Because of this diversity it cannot be really said that any one drug is better or worse than another. What works very well for one person may not work well for others. It is also quite common for people with epilepsy to be taking a combination of medications. So your question cannot really be answered definitively.
Why are epilepsy organizations important?
They educate people about epilepsy. People who have been diagnosed with epilepsy can get information to help them. They publish research and other relevant information. They can bring people who have information together or put them in contact with each other. They can be advocates for people with epilepsy. They can provide useful services for people with epilepsy, like courses to help them get work.
