My neurologist wants me to switch both seizure meds I take Carbatrol and Depakote to two other meds as she said the current ones can cause osteoporosis and I had a Dexascan and they diagnosed osteoporosis in my right hip. Do I take the chance of switching medications and take the osteoporosis medication? I have been on these medications for so many years. I am so cautious about medications and have tried many since age 12.
I am fearful of having seizures, falling down the stairs, burning myself when cooking as I cook a lot. I don't drive but do shop and don't want a seizure while shopping. It seems to be a big change and I'm not sure I want to try this. One of the medications I'm on does help with mood-stabilizing and that is Depakote. I can't imagine how I'd feel being off of this medication. Does breaking a hip/leg etc frighten me? Yes, but switching medications frightens me even more. Any ideas?
Thanks, Jeanne
I am fearful of having seizures, falling down the stairs, burning myself when cooking as I cook a lot. I don't drive but do shop and don't want a seizure while shopping. It seems to be a big change and I'm not sure I want to try this. One of the medications I'm on does help with mood-stabilizing and that is Depakote. I can't imagine how I'd feel being off of this medication. Does breaking a hip/leg etc frighten me? Yes, but switching medications frightens me even more. Any ideas?
Thanks, Jeanne