Hi
I am new to the world of epilepsy and rather confused by it. We live in the UK.
My son aged 12 was diagnosed last year with childhood absence epilepsy and given Ethosuximide to deal with it. Marvellous results until Christmas when he had a full-blown seizure for the first time generating enormous panic and anxiety.
He was prescribed Epilim and was weaned of the Ethosuximide over the holiday period. Over the last 2-3 weeks he has been suffering from insomnia -taking over 2 hours to get to sleep. Result - exhaustion.
I wonder if insomnia is a recurrent problem when taking epilepsy medication?
Grateful for any input.
I am new to the world of epilepsy and rather confused by it. We live in the UK.
My son aged 12 was diagnosed last year with childhood absence epilepsy and given Ethosuximide to deal with it. Marvellous results until Christmas when he had a full-blown seizure for the first time generating enormous panic and anxiety.
He was prescribed Epilim and was weaned of the Ethosuximide over the holiday period. Over the last 2-3 weeks he has been suffering from insomnia -taking over 2 hours to get to sleep. Result - exhaustion.
I wonder if insomnia is a recurrent problem when taking epilepsy medication?
Grateful for any input.