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Just come back from seeing my doctor (not 100% happy with how the appointment went, and was basically told despite my last EEG being 13 years ago, which they have lost the results to, it's gonna be hard to get me another one because of restrictions put on referals due to funding! I'm in the UK, incidentally), and I have been put on Keppra as well as my current med, Lamictal. I'm on 150mg Lamictal in the morning, and 100mg at night. And we're starting off the dose of Keppra slowly, obviously.
So...my question is to anyone taking both - how do you find it? What about side effects? Lamictal, for me, contrarily, has increased my appetite, and I'm deathly scared of Keppra adding to this.
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Re: Anyone on Lamictal AND Keppra?
Submitted by jclyne00 on Thu, 2008-11-20 12:05 Hi. I've been taking 300mg of Lamictal since I first got diagnosed. For two years they kept getting me to try new medications and at one point I was even referred to see a neurologist about brain surgery! Thankfully, they said it was not appropriate and instead, gave me 2000mg of Keppra, alongside the Lamictal and I've never felt better! It is so much better than all the other medications I tried and I haven't had a seizure since! The only downfall is that my hands shake a bit. I'd rather that than more seizures though! There's no point worrying, if it doesn't work you can always change it. If you spend your time worrying about side-effects, you'll probably talk yourself into thinking that you have them, when you're fine! Anyway, good luck. Hope all's better soon!
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About an hour after the first dose I felt quite tired, but it was pretty fine until of the next day (three doses in) when I got really tired. Spent the next day in bed because I couldn't move very well. Didn't fee dizzy though, which I was warned about. Appetite is next to nil, which is the one I was most worried about. Food smells okay but tastes hideous and I can't seem to bring myself to eat it. Hope this one will wane a bit, though can't say I
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will miss the inevitable weight I will lose if this keeps up.
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Submitted by Jamie-lynn on Mon, 2008-11-24 23:17 I am currently on Lamictal and Keppra. I have been on Lamictal since I was diagnosed and was eventually put on Keppra. I just got put on Keppra XR (Extended Relief) and it has been great. My "jerks" have been controlled and I have been happier. As far as side affects, the only thing I can remember is becoming really sleepy and tired at first, but as the weeks went by I started to get back on track. This really helped me and I don't think you have anything to be worried about. I hope this helps!! Jamie-Lynn
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machine there and would have to go to Oxford hospital. As my symptons were not that "serious" accoring to the doctors i would have to go to Oxford hospital as an out patient and it would take about 8 weeks to get an appointment.....i am sure you know how it goes being on the NHS. I was so shocked! How can such a big hospital have no E.E.G machine???? anyway - my dizzyness has gone away but my absences are still there. I am planning to go back to SA to live next year and would rather wait to see my neurologist there. i am so tired of people not believing me or telling me that i should not be having absences as an adult that i am giving up. I always go see my neurologist in SA when i go home once a year for a holiday and i feel so much better after seeing him.... If you want to speak to me or ask me any questions, email me at kgrant@caps-solutions.co.uk Thanks Kate
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I couldn't believe that when I first met him, that he told me my consultant was actually a specialist in MS and NOT epilepsy. Just shows how the NHS doesn't give a toss about people with epilepsy.
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I had been seeing a neurologist at GWU but now see a neuro group out of Alex, VA by the name of ALFA Neuro. As we all know, a doctor that takes his/her time to listen and talk WITH you rather than At you is a blessing. My old doctor had started me on Keppra wih the plan to wean me off dilatnin. After a bout of edema on my brain, a result of radiation surgery for meningiomas, my new team of doctors put me on lamital as well, At that time I was taking 1000M of Keppra, 400M of dilantin, 180M of pheno and 100M of lamictal. 4 meds at once with the plan to get me off the dilantin. 6 months later and I am on 3000M keppra, 150M lamital and 180M pheno and no dilantin - yay. The only thing I know that has happen to me is I haave gained an unwanted 40# and my sleeping is erratic as hell. No siezures as of yet and I have ativan for when I get feeling wierd, I think the pheno stops any jerking of my hands and stuff. Good luck
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problems with Lamictal. It is causing me severe memory loss - severe to a point where I lost my job because of it. Nevertheless, just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't work for others. I was on Lamictal for about 8 years before it started causing me problems. Overall, I've heard that Keppra is a great drug. I have faith in it. As for Lamictal, monitor it. Sincerely, EmilyP
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trouble. I am taking 500mg (250 2x/day) Lamictal, and 2000mg (1000 2x/day). I was put on the Lamictal to stop my grand mals and ever since then I have not had any convulsions(Novemver 2007 was my last GM) I started taking the Keppra last year (2008) because I statred having the very small Petit mals about everyother month around my menstral period. So therefore, mine were def. the hormonal type that a lot of women get and that was when i was put on the Keppra and it has been great. My last seizure was September 2008 so here in two months It will have been a year since I have had my last seizure. I hope things go well for you.
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my doctor also mentiond something about ADD or ADHD but im not really sure. but if you start getting a rash its advised to go to a hospital right away. but all in all, i havent had more than 5 seizures since the day i started keppra and lamictal. but i do have a ? my doctor said that the keppra was only to be taken for like 8 weeks until my body was used to the lamictal. but the day i stoped taking the keppra, i had a gran mal seizure. but he never really told me muh about that. he just kept me on the keppra and hightend the amount i was taking. and i was hoping for more info on that subject....
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absolute mess for about three months. I suffered from depression and anxiety and loss in appetite (I had lost 9pounds in three months). I'm now taking Keppra x2 500mg a day. Once I stopped taking lamictal I felt much better for a while but it seems to me that the depression is returning. The reason I changed from lamictal to keppra is due to lamictal not helping, at all. My fits became much worse. I had up to four absences a month, sometimes more, and then decided to go back to see a neurologist. I was fit free for some time (years) but suddenly it started worsen. I will go back to my neurologist to discuss more... MelodyF
I am 64, female, married, no children. My epilepsy started almost from birth - I've been on a lot of different drugs. I have been taking Lamictal and Keppra twice daily for over three years. My seizures are well controlled, only night-time ones about every two months, and day time absences almost every day. I can cope with the absences - they only last a moment, breaking my concentration but not affecting motor skills. The only real problem I have noticed is my memory - it has been badly affected. My long term memory isn't too bad - I can remember all the names of my
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schoolfriends and teachers from 50 years ago ! - but mid term memories have largely disappeared. This is sad and frustrating for me and other people, as they have to keep reminding me of events that are important to both of us. My husband is very understanding, but it can't be easy. Making lists and lists of lists is the only way to get round this. Names are a real problem too, unless I see someone regularly - repetition, I suppose. Memory loss is a sign of aging, I know, but I don't really feel that old yet. If anyone out there has memory issues, let me know. Best wishes Robina3
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a lot of things, we learn to cope. We pick what we are best at and move on..and laugh. Wishing you the best, Teresa
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Submitted by carden on Tue, 2012-06-12 15:35 I have been taking Lamictal and Keppra now for 5 years after 25 years on Dilantin. Later Lamictal was added but I was still having breakthroughs. Doctor said he suspected the Dilantin was no longer working so removed and added Keppra. I have been seizure free for that entire time. Longest itime in my entire life. I obviously swear by it. I take a higher dose than most, 3 times a day. What I am dealing with, currently, is a change of prescription companies with my health provider. They are refusing Lamictal and will only cover generic. Why would I do that? Why would my health care provider allow that? Would they rather I hurt myself or someone else and have to pay for hospital care or worse? I can't figure... One warning... Lamictal is INCREDIBLY expensive. If I were to pay out-of-pocket for mine it would be over $600 a month. Again, sorry for going off, the combo has work well for me.
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