sarahkay03
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Hi everyone,
I just returned from a visit with my neurologist, who is starting me on Vimpat. I have been on 2000mg of Keppra daily, and have been so sick it has been difficult to function.
I did a lot of research on different meds before this visit, and naturally he puts me on a drug I have never heard of. He said it's relatively new, and I can't find much information online.
I would be interested in hearing your personal stories about this drug. Did you experience weight gain? The doctor said it is weight neutral, but online one of the side effects mentioned is "rapid weight gain". There are also a whole host of other unpleasant side effects listed.
I'm also confused about why he wants me to take this drug on its own, since it says it's supposed to be a companion drug. I have simple partial and myoclonic seizures (forgive me if my terminology is off, I'm new to this diagnosis).
Thanks!
I just returned from a visit with my neurologist, who is starting me on Vimpat. I have been on 2000mg of Keppra daily, and have been so sick it has been difficult to function.
I did a lot of research on different meds before this visit, and naturally he puts me on a drug I have never heard of. He said it's relatively new, and I can't find much information online.
I would be interested in hearing your personal stories about this drug. Did you experience weight gain? The doctor said it is weight neutral, but online one of the side effects mentioned is "rapid weight gain". There are also a whole host of other unpleasant side effects listed.
I'm also confused about why he wants me to take this drug on its own, since it says it's supposed to be a companion drug. I have simple partial and myoclonic seizures (forgive me if my terminology is off, I'm new to this diagnosis).
Thanks!