
What Causes Chronic Fever While On Gabapentin And Ativan For Seizures?

Probably side effects of gabapentin and/or topamax.
Detailed Answer:
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I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Fever is one of the possible side effects of both, topamax and gabapentin use, so, the answer to your question is yes, these drugs are most likely causing your fever.
Anti-epileptic drugs are started usually after the second seizure.
Imaging such brain MRI is necessary when a seizure comes out of nowhere to exclude structural brain causes such tumors, arteriovenous malformations etc.
If you stop antiseizure drugs, it is probably that seizures will restart.
It is advisable to have an EEG done before to stop these drugs to evaluate if there is any seizure activity or not.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Do an EEG first.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
If you had only one seizure episode, you can stop gradually these drugs, but EEG is necessary prior to this step.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.

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