I know it's not an AIBU, but this is busier than health, which is where I posted first but I don't think many people will see it.
I just wondered if anyone had any experience of levetiracetam/keppra especially changing from/adding in to lamotrigine?
I have tonic clonic seizures which aren't currently controlled, I am on 450mg of lamotrigine (it's been upped gradually to this point). I've tolerated it pretty well except the insomnia and wanting to eat everything in sight! It was last upped a couple of weeks ago after my last seizure and I've not had any since.
My consultant has given me the choice to (I can't remember if it was swapping totally or adding it - the epilepsy has affected my memory) keppra but has warned me there is a significant risk of mood swings. Atm I have decided to see if I have another seizure before going on to it, but weighing it up.
I really don't want to risk another seizure as I broke a bone in the last one but the 450mg may control it without adding anything. Difficult decision.
If anyone has any experience I would be really interested and grateful, I've searched previous threads but a lot were about DC not adults.
(The medication change won't make a difference to the memory problems, it's not related to the medication)
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TheOGWanKenobi · 26/11/2019 16:29
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