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Hallucination or is that a fly on the wall?
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Jun 19, 2025 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
The doctor advised me to contact her should I have any other unusual activity. I'm ok so far.
The med change was from Lamictal to Lamictal ER. The hallucination occurred at he end of the 24-hour cycle. That shouldn't make a difference except it was a new drug and it may not have built up fully.
Tony
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@tonyde
Good Morning!
It's reassuring to know your doctor has made herself available in case you have another similar episode. Hopefully, you won't need to reach out! 😊
Regarding XR versus regular AED formulations, from what I understand, the XR version releases medication slowly over many hours, while the regular formulation releases it quickly after you take it. Thus, XR formulations can potentially provide better seizure control since they maintain more consistent levels throughout the day. However, I've never personally switched between formulations of the same AED.
Has anyone else in our group switched formulations of the same medication – either from XR to regular or vice versa? If so, I'd love to hear about your experience. What positive or negative impacts did you notice after making the switch?
Thanks for sharing your insights!
Chris
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@tonyde
When I started taking time-release medication my seizures stopped. I hope the same happens for you.
They often cut down or ease side effects.
Good luck,
Jake