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Epilepsy medication side effects - hair loss and weight gain

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Mar 7, 2023 | Replies (64)
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@baa

My neurologist diagnosed me with nocturnal tonic-clonic seizures. Other than medication (started with Keppra but could not function d/t fatigue) which was changed to Lacosimide, that is about it. I am about 3 hrs from Vanderbilt which has an Epilepsy Center and my daughter wants me to go.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Dec 31, 2022

@baa
Is your drowsiness gone after the switch to lacosamide?
When I was very active on epilepsy forums, the two main complaints regarding meds were drowsiness and balance issues In fact, I don’t remember anyone who didn’t have one or both of those symptoms. Of course not all the meds available today were available then. I believe only about a third of the people taking lacosamide have drowsiness so hopefully you’re in that bunch.
Stay alert,
Jake

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Chris Gautier OR Santosha | @santosha | Jan 1, 2023

Hi @baac

First of all, have a very happy and healthy New Year!

I advise you to talk to your neurologist, he is the one that can best evaluate if there is any danger of you being alone at night. Take your daughter along to this appointment.

Have a lovely day!
Santosha

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