Hi there, been a while since my last post however I've finally decided enough is enough with Keppra
I'm moving into the big world of work and not being able to go 7 hours without napping is going to be way too ridiculous and my weight gain has been so severe that I've gone from being borderline underweight to being overweight with only positive diet changes and plenty of exercise.
I've been told Topamax is one of the ONLY anti-convulsants that doesn't cause you to gain weight but it has some other fairly serious side effects, but tiredness isn't as big of an issue.
Just wondering what people's personal experiences are? I've had several break through seizures on Keppra also. I didn't start having Grand Mal seizures until I moved onto it (after persisting to have Petite Mal seizures on Lamictal)
Edit; I've also just read about Zonegran, wondering if that is maybe a bit better than Topamax?...
Also would be really grateful to hear people's relations with Alcohol and these drugs. I have been on Keppra for 2+ years and found I can drink as much as I like with no seizures or side effects and have stopped having hangovers!
I'm moving into the big world of work and not being able to go 7 hours without napping is going to be way too ridiculous and my weight gain has been so severe that I've gone from being borderline underweight to being overweight with only positive diet changes and plenty of exercise.
I've been told Topamax is one of the ONLY anti-convulsants that doesn't cause you to gain weight but it has some other fairly serious side effects, but tiredness isn't as big of an issue.
Just wondering what people's personal experiences are? I've had several break through seizures on Keppra also. I didn't start having Grand Mal seizures until I moved onto it (after persisting to have Petite Mal seizures on Lamictal)
Edit; I've also just read about Zonegran, wondering if that is maybe a bit better than Topamax?...
Also would be really grateful to hear people's relations with Alcohol and these drugs. I have been on Keppra for 2+ years and found I can drink as much as I like with no seizures or side effects and have stopped having hangovers!
Last edited: