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Can Epilepsy Be Effect The Loss Of Focus On Eyes?

I woke up and felt fine, 1 hour later hopped up from lounge, and my eyes were not able to focus, I couldn t read and they almost felt like they were moving side to side, I have epilepsy would that have anything to do with it, 3 hours later I still don t feel great
posted on Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Hello!
I understand your concern. In my opinion the symptoms you have are oculogyric crisis and they may be a side effect of antiepileptic drugs like carbamazepine. I would like to know which antiepileptic drug you are taking.
They can also be caused by other drug, stress etc.
Some times they can be part of epilepsy signs.
I would recommend you to go to the doctor. You may need measurement of plasma levels of antiepileptic drugs depending on what you are taking and a prolonged EEG. If the problem persists you may need medication like lorazepam, amantadine or change your antiepileptic drug.
Hope to have been helpful!
Thank you for using HCM!
Dr. Abaz Quka
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Can Epilepsy Be Effect The Loss Of Focus On Eyes?

Hello! I understand your concern. In my opinion the symptoms you have are oculogyric crisis and they may be a side effect of antiepileptic drugs like carbamazepine. I would like to know which antiepileptic drug you are taking. They can also be caused by other drug, stress etc. Some times they can be part of epilepsy signs. I would recommend you to go to the doctor. You may need measurement of plasma levels of antiepileptic drugs depending on what you are taking and a prolonged EEG. If the problem persists you may need medication like lorazepam, amantadine or change your antiepileptic drug. Hope to have been helpful! Thank you for using HCM! Dr. Abaz Quka