Coping With Epilepsy Neurofeedback Practitioner Directory
Sponsored Advertisement - Advertise on this site
 

Go Back   Epilepsy Forum > Peer Support > The Kitchen



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-02-2007, 02:19 AM
Wally's Avatar
Weaving the Community Fabric
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: WA
Posts: 117

Side Effects


Anyone have any suggestions on ways to minimize the side effects from our medications? For example I have been learning to deal with Keppra for a few months now. Things go pretty well for the most part if I take it at the same time every day and never ever take it on an empty stomach. I also try drink alot of water. Anyone have any other suggestions that work with Keppra or any other meds?
Add Post to del.icio.usNetscape this post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-02-2007, 02:32 AM
brain's Avatar
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Tampa Bay Region, Florida
Posts: 2,335
When I was on Keppra, the epileptologist's Nurse suggested
I eat a banana and drink some juice and it worked
and besides it's good for you.

PS: Good to see you over here!

__________________

Sharon

Advocate & Member of


Head Storms - Resource Center
Add Post to del.icio.usNetscape this post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-02-2007, 04:13 AM
Wally's Avatar
Weaving the Community Fabric
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: WA
Posts: 117
I read somewhere that B6 will help lessen the psycho effects. I started taking the mens pack of vitamins from GNC again and it has helped.
Add Post to del.icio.usNetscape this post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-02-2007, 06:24 AM
Bernard's Avatar
Your Host
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Friendswood, TX
Posts: 3,820
Everyone tolerates anti-epileptic drugs differently. Many anti-epileptic drugs deplete the body of vitamins and I think it's a good idea to supplement the diet for those vitamins to compensate.
__________________
Check out this chart of alternative epilepsy treatments and this page on EEG Neurofeedback
Add Post to del.icio.usNetscape this post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-02-2007, 08:42 PM
Stacy's Avatar
Your Hostess
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Friendswood, TX
Posts: 175
Welcome to the site!

I'm glad you're taking your meds with food. My dentist suggested I brush my teeth at least 2-3 times per day (I'm taking Dilantin though), as the medicine is hell on tooth enamel.

Good luck.
__________________
Love, Stace
Add Post to del.icio.usNetscape this post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-02-2007, 09:41 PM
POSITIVEPERSON's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 418
You should also use a water pick twice a day after brushing and flossing. That will protect your gums and teeth .


Riva
Add Post to del.icio.usNetscape this post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-02-2007, 09:46 PM
POSITIVEPERSON's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 418
Opps,forgot a green drink would help you with all your esential vitamins that the
meds deplete such as green essence or greenedge you can get it at any health food
store . Or its even cheapier on line at www.vitacost.com
I get all my vitamins at that web site

Riva
Add Post to del.icio.usNetscape this post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-14-2007, 09:19 AM
New Here
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: south carolina
Posts: 2
Send a message via Yahoo to gizmo036
im on dilantin it has pretty much ruined my teeth but when i feel it kicking in i start talking backwards i hate that lol so i dont say much so i dont feel foolish
Add Post to del.icio.usNetscape this post!Stumble this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Which AEDs give you the worst side effects? Bernard Back Fence 72 08-31-2008 05:51 PM
Which AEDs give you the worst side effects (part 2)? Bernard Back Fence 27 07-05-2008 06:02 PM
Male side effects from dilantin RanMan The Library 11 04-26-2008 01:26 AM
Can any body help? are these side effects of medications books The Library 8 12-14-2007 10:14 AM
Dilantin's Dark Side jonzen The Library 7 02-26-2007 09:26 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:20 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2008, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright 2005 © Measuring Up. ALL rights reserved.