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Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Mar 7, 2022 | Replies (4)

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@lsittll
Hi Laurie,
I believe you're taking zonisamide and not taking any of the major players of the meds that lower vit D if memory serves but forgot what else your on. However, many people that don't take seizure meds have low vit D so it may be okay but checking it never hurts. You may also want to ask your Neuro if taking B-Complex is necessary. One reason I mentioned that is because of vitamin B-9 (Folate) which helps produce normal red and white blood cells and helps them divide and helps produce DNA and other things.
To answer your question I currently take Carbatrol and Phenobarbital which are both enzyme inducing drugs that alter the way the body processes vitamin D.
Take care,
Jake

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Replies to "@lsittll Hi Laurie, I believe you're taking zonisamide and not taking any of the major players..."

@jakedduck1

Hello Jake!

Thank you for responding. Hank you for your advice too. If I asked my PCP she'd probably refer me to an endocrinologist
to see if adding extra Vitamin D is needed in persons taking antiseizure drugs.( there is an endocrinologist there in the office so she can consult with him or her).

Thanks again.

Laurie