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Is Depakote Effective In Treating Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?
Question: I joined XXXXXXX XXXXXXX weight loss system. I am epileptics, jeivenile myoclonic type. Take depacote 500 mg 4 times a day. Will this diet system work against my seizure control. Last seizure was 1968.
Brief Answer:
Continue treatment and weight loss program
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Losing weight will not cause seizures.
Diet with restricted carbohydrates and more fat leading to ketosis helps in controlling seizures.
Drug should be continued.
Valproate can also lead to some weight gain but is best drug for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Continue treatment and weight loss program
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Losing weight will not cause seizures.
Diet with restricted carbohydrates and more fat leading to ketosis helps in controlling seizures.
Drug should be continued.
Valproate can also lead to some weight gain but is best drug for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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