I have just been diagnosed with frontal lobe Epilepsy. They told me to take Tegratol 400. I am having some trouble with this. Gastro, Thats ok, Loosing weight. I have always had trouble remembering to take tablets. Especially at night time. Thats OK as well. I will learn. What i need to know is, Do most people have a positive result from this drug.
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tegretol
my son has been on tegretol for over one year now and he is not having any relief from seizures but he is not having any side effects either. it will effect everyone differently. only you will know how you will respond to it.
good luck and welcome to CWE....IT IS A GREAT PLACE!
my son has been on tegretol for over one year now and he is not having any relief from seizures but he is not having any side effects either. it will effect everyone differently. only you will know how you will respond to it.
good luck and welcome to CWE....IT IS A GREAT PLACE!
epileric
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I've been on tegretol for a long time. It seems to be the only thing that helps my seizures from being worse.
Something I found out that the neurologists never told me (pharmacist did eventually) was to take it with food or milk. It does have a tendency to cause heartburn in some people otherwise, especially if taken long term like I do.
Something I found out that the neurologists never told me (pharmacist did eventually) was to take it with food or milk. It does have a tendency to cause heartburn in some people otherwise, especially if taken long term like I do.
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Hi cwm686, belated welcome to the forum. :hello:
Everyone reacts to AEDs differently. What works for one can be a disaster for another. The only way to know it works for you is to try it. I'd recommend learning about the potential side effects though so you can take appropriate action should they occur.
Everyone reacts to AEDs differently. What works for one can be a disaster for another. The only way to know it works for you is to try it. I'd recommend learning about the potential side effects though so you can take appropriate action should they occur.