Hi all, I have just joined this forum to ask this particular question but, still, I look forward to being connected with others here who want to ask questions and compare experiences.
My husband has had epilepsy for over 50 years and we have been married for nearly 30 years. Over this time, I have gained a lot of care-giver experience that I had not anticipated. He is a wonderful man and partner and we refuse for him to be defined by his epilepsy.
Meanwhile, it appears after changing medications a couple of years ago, he has developed esophagitis and gastritis. This was diagnosed yesterday as he had an endoscopy. The GI doctor wants him to start on Prilosec but I am concerned that this drug (and other PPIs) can deplete his magnesium level such that he falls below the seizure threshold. Perhaps Tagamet would work for him but I'd like to benefit from the experience of others in this community as it appears that gastritis from anti-seizure meds is quite common. Have any input or suggestions for me? Many thanks!
My husband has had epilepsy for over 50 years and we have been married for nearly 30 years. Over this time, I have gained a lot of care-giver experience that I had not anticipated. He is a wonderful man and partner and we refuse for him to be defined by his epilepsy.
Meanwhile, it appears after changing medications a couple of years ago, he has developed esophagitis and gastritis. This was diagnosed yesterday as he had an endoscopy. The GI doctor wants him to start on Prilosec but I am concerned that this drug (and other PPIs) can deplete his magnesium level such that he falls below the seizure threshold. Perhaps Tagamet would work for him but I'd like to benefit from the experience of others in this community as it appears that gastritis from anti-seizure meds is quite common. Have any input or suggestions for me? Many thanks!