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Ann T.

Ann T.

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Hi, Everyone! :-)

I'm curious: How many of you would rather take medication(s) which is/are necessary to control your seizures, but do not require an IV drip, the need for pill bottles, or a scramble to find a water fountain? This method would also hopefully avoid the open-mouth stares & Secret Service-like questioning...Take care everyone. ~Ann T.
 
not sure I understand your question? Like an Epilepsy version of insulin? lol

I have often thought that it would be nice to have an EpiPen version of Ativan. Instead of having the embarrasment of diastat (rectal) and the inability to swallow things while seizing, that someone near you can just jab you in the leg with a shot of ativan and stop the seizure. Have it as a double dose (4 mg total) and then if needed shoot you again and call an ambulance.
 
Hi Rae :-)

Yes, exactly like insulin & epi-pen, but with the exact dose of epilepsy medicine you need. This way it's not necessary to be disrobed when you have a bad seizure to be given the Diastat.
 
Hey, Ajax! Thank you for the site info. I'll check it out & hope you enjoy this site!:-) Take care! ~Ann
 
My doctor prescribed lorazepam as a rescue medication. This is available as a sublingual tablet, though the oral tablet I take is so small I can just dissolve it under my tongue anyway (though it's not exactly the same). It is also available as a solution for injection, and I suppose it could be put in an autoinjector.

Lorazepam has been a wonder-drug for me, though it's hard to take it in time to prevent a seizure. It really cuts my recovery time way down though.
 
phenytoin 500mg a day for me

I have a pill case by my bed Mon-Sun in which I keep 3/day

second dose in the afternoon

I would not find a 'pen' suitable for my own use.
...unless multiple pens are available so I can keep one by my bed, one in my bag...

it seems you're referring to a dif't type of treatment issue though than would perhaps be suitable for me
 
Yes we are refering to an emergency medication needle that would be injected by someone other than yourself to stop a violent or prolonged seizure.
 
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