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I started gabapentin about a month ago. ( I have simple partial seizures and have had 2 grand mals. one december 22 and the other jan 9) I noticed a decrease in my auras and simple partials after a couple of weeks of starting this prescription and not a single aura or seizure after starting the full dosage a week ago........that is, until today. I was a little disheartened to have my aura and the partial seizures come and go over the span of about an hour and a half. I was at work and although i could function it took a lot of extra effort to even move. :embarrassed: I honestly thought about going home but I decided to ride it out. I guess I just have a lot of questions about this whole thing. I have only seen my neurologist once on jan. 9th and I dont have another appointment until april. I wonder....how long it takes for a medicine to reach its full potential? When should I call my doctor about a medicines effectiveness? How frequent do seizures have to be to be frequent? I was told that my two grand mals being 2 weeks apart was frequent and that partials 3 or 4 times a day but often more, are frequent. I didnt ask my neurologist, I was just shocked to hear epilepsy and my mind pretty much went blank after that. Its a pretty normal thing for me to blank out after hearing bad news. I have a pretty optimistic attitude about all of this....but I have a lot of questions. If anyone can help please do. Im just looking for some advice from some people who have been through this and have had more experience. Thanks!:banana: