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@shelly9541

Hello,
My epilepsy was diagnosed at 17 years old. The memory issues started when I started taking topamax in my 30s. But it was sooo much better than dilantin, which I was the only one I had used. Ive had the same neurologist for a very long time that retired. I feel this new one isn't listening, and she's just putting me on another drug with all the same side effects. I was just looking to see if anyone had any experience with vimpat. positive or negative. Thank you.

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Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Sep 9 7:46pm

Hi @shelly9541
Thank you for sharing that additional information with me.
As I shared already, Vimpat didn't work well for me either, but my doctor at the time kept insisting on it. That's actually what prompted me to seek a second opinion, which led to changing both my doctor and my medication.
Since you feel your current doctor isn't listening to your concerns, have you considered getting a second opinion?
Chris

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