Complementary Therapy to Reduce SE'S of AED'S

[Miss Choccy]

Hi All!

Is there any complementary therapies I could try which could help to reduce side-effects of the anti-epileptic drug I'm taking? I tale 800mgs of tegretol retard (tegretol XR in USA; Tegretol CR in Europe & Canada I believe) 400mgs @ 7:15am & 400mgs 6:15pm.

I don't want to come off or reduce this anti-epileptic drug, at all, as it does control my epilepsy quite well. Last seizure was April 9 and had 1 seizure in early December and October that I can emember. Have to look at my epilepsy diary for any previous seizure's!

However, some of the se's I get can be at times, bothersome - other times okay. So, was wondering if any complementary therapies would reduce/prevent the se's I'm gettingg? Is this possible? Hoping it is!!!

Susan

Miss Choccy

[Nakamova]

What are the specific side effects that are messing with you?

[Miss Choccy]

Hi Nakamova,

The worst side-effect is dizziness. Luckily this doesn't happen often and for the most part it is only minor. However, at times, it can be severe and really bothersome. Other side-effects are tiredness, sleepiness, shakiness, unsteadiness and anger. The tiredness and sleepiness are the ones which happen the most - particulary every day but, are oddly enough the least bothersome as they are fairly minor. Unsteadiness, shakiness and anger happen much less often but are much bothersome when I do get them!

Susan

Miss Choccy