Medicine effects each person's body in a different way, so one individuals experience with a drug can be completely different from another's. The combination of Keppra (750 mg / 2x per day) and Lamictal (200 mg / 2x per day) has a very stimulating effect for me. Once I take the medicines, I am unable to rest for about 4 to 5 hours. More than not resting, they make me somewhat figity. I have to be doing something and something that involves me actively participating. Watching TV won't do it. So, when I get home, I try to take it as soon as possible after I eat or I will be up till late at night working or gaming or cleaning... Whatever.
This works pretty well in the mornings, as it keeps me going while I am at work, but if I did not get much sleep the night before due to taking my meds late, I will be very sleepy once the drugs wear off in the afternoon.
Compared to side effects from some of the other drugs, Lamictal and Keppra are quite benign. Hopefully I can find something equally benign that will prevent the Gran Mal seizures I have.
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Hi,
Iam also a patient of Epilepsy for almost 13years.I have used used medications such as Eptoin,Tegretol,Sodium Valporate,Depakote
Thanks for visiting! Hope some of those meds help. :)
My name is Donna Taylor and i would like to show you my personal experience with Lamictal.
I am 30 years old. Have been on Lamictal for 12 days now. I've taken 50mg for 12 days. I don't really notice anything different. I'm apprehensive about this medicine because I'm depressed, lethargic, have no energy and my Dr. would not prescribe antidepressants for me. : ( So I'm hoping that this will help with depression first.
I have experienced some of these side effects-
itchy arm pits, mild skin discoloration on my fore arm (not sure if either of these are from the medicine)
I hope this information will be useful to others,
Donna Taylor
I have been on both for a few months. My mind feels clouded. After taking them for a few hours I feel angry. It fades but well it is better than seizing
I started having seizure in 2010 after having a stroke. I was on dilantin and keppra for 5yrs. During that time I was seizure free for 4 out of those 5yrs. In the last year I have had 2 within a 2 month period. Change neurologist. He whine me of dilantin and now I take Keppra and lamectal. Since the change from dilantin to keppra and lamectal I have not had a seizure. What I have Been having IS very vivid dreams.
I started having seizure in 2010 after having a stroke. I was on dilantin and keppra for 5yrs. During that time I was seizure free for 4 out of those 5yrs. In the last year I have had 2 within a 2 month period. Change neurologist. He whine me of dilantin and now I take Keppra and lamectal. Since the change from dilantin to keppra and lamectal I have not had a seizure. What I have Been having IS very vivid dreams.
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