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Med change due to side effects
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Sep 25, 2023 | Replies (3)Comment receiving replies
@heatherae
Yes, many times over 56 years.
The last time was the best decision I ever made. My seizures at last stopped, until I missed my meds one day.
If you switch, whether to brand or generic stay with the same manufacturer. Pharmacies will usually accommodate this request. I believe the that my seizures stopped because I used a time-release formulation.
Side effects are often reduced with time-released medications.
Did your double start soon after you took your dose?
Take care & good luck,
Jake
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Thank you for responding! My double vision started within a few weeks during the increasing dosage. At the time we were moving to a new state and in the process of finding a new doctor for me so I just kept taking it. I tried kepra before and had intense rage. Carbotral caused hallucinations,vomiting, and it almost killed me. Depakote was severe shaking, weight gain, and drowsiness. None of them worked except the lamotrigine but double vision at anytime isn't doable anymore. Since it is extended release it can be really frustrating. I just don't want to have seizures again either. Thank you for listening!