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How Can Seizures Be Decreased Without Much Medication?
Question: How can I decrease seizures without so many medications??
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Brief Answer:
Diet, activity and sleep
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
thank you for trusting us and especially me!
I read your query and understand your concern
If it is possible I would like to know the dosage of your current medication!
Anyway in my opinion zonisamide isn't a good combination as it is the same family with keppra.
Dear you should avoid any kind of caffeine or energy drinks, use chamomile tea.
Avoid physical activities, avoid emotive changes, avoid sleep abuse.
You should sleep at least 8 hours during one day.
I think there still something to be changed with your current medication.
I would be more helpful if you provide me with prescription of your attacks (seizures) and their frequency.
I will be glad to further guide you in domination seizures
Hope I have been of help
Wish you all the best
Diet, activity and sleep
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
thank you for trusting us and especially me!
I read your query and understand your concern
If it is possible I would like to know the dosage of your current medication!
Anyway in my opinion zonisamide isn't a good combination as it is the same family with keppra.
Dear you should avoid any kind of caffeine or energy drinks, use chamomile tea.
Avoid physical activities, avoid emotive changes, avoid sleep abuse.
You should sleep at least 8 hours during one day.
I think there still something to be changed with your current medication.
I would be more helpful if you provide me with prescription of your attacks (seizures) and their frequency.
I will be glad to further guide you in domination seizures
Hope I have been of help
Wish you all the best
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
OK ( keppra 1500 b.I.d ) (zonisamide 150 bedtime) (lamictal 200 BID) (oxcarbazepine 600 B.I.D) FREQENCY 3 or 4 times in 1 month... tonic clonic seizures hands and legs uncontrollably shake cannot control muscle.... lasting approximately 3 mins according to my sister she times it
Brief Answer:
Oxcarbazepine vs acid valproic
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
the dosage of your medication are right
Have you ever checked Oxacarbamazepine levels in blood?
In my opinion if levels are normal and you still suffering seizures it should be changed (probably you should switch to acid valproic)
Keppra can be increased a little more till 2000 mg!
You should be careful in your daily living
As we discuss no alcohol, caffein or energy drinks are alloweded
Physical stress or emotive stress should be evoided
You should live your life and have fun but unfortunately you should be careful in what we talked
You should go to bed before midnight and sleep at least 8 hours during one day
Should avoid hot and cold (very high or very low temperatures)
I know you are tired but nowadays there is always something new coming up, so you just need to be careful, take your medication and you will be fine
Hope my answer will help you in avoiding seizures in the future
Wish you good health
Please don't hesitate to ask further questions or doubts
Regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
Neurologist
Oxcarbazepine vs acid valproic
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
the dosage of your medication are right
Have you ever checked Oxacarbamazepine levels in blood?
In my opinion if levels are normal and you still suffering seizures it should be changed (probably you should switch to acid valproic)
Keppra can be increased a little more till 2000 mg!
You should be careful in your daily living
As we discuss no alcohol, caffein or energy drinks are alloweded
Physical stress or emotive stress should be evoided
You should live your life and have fun but unfortunately you should be careful in what we talked
You should go to bed before midnight and sleep at least 8 hours during one day
Should avoid hot and cold (very high or very low temperatures)
I know you are tired but nowadays there is always something new coming up, so you just need to be careful, take your medication and you will be fine
Hope my answer will help you in avoiding seizures in the future
Wish you good health
Please don't hesitate to ask further questions or doubts
Regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
Neurologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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