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Had VNS Implanted, Brain Surgery, Started New Meds. Can I Ask A Doctor Online For Details?


Hi Dr Grief just a sec and I will get my med to give you the correct info an my question just a sec

Ok am 49 yoa and had epilepsy since 4, over past 7 years I have had 2 VNS implanted and brain surgery, I started a new med 2 years ago VIMPAT 300 morn and night previous I was taking and still am LYRICA 100 twice EPANUTIN 200 Morn night FRISIUM 10mg morn night After starting on Vimpat I got my seizures under better control BUT I still have them. I am on a trial program and was given a NEW MED that is not available in Rep Ire FYCOMPA hav read up it helps seizure control but side effects are focused a lot on MOOD Anger Q is Do you know anything about it?
Dont worry, thanks anyway.
Fri, 17 May 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for the query,
I understand your concern
The new drug chemically is perampenel. I agree that it can cause mood changes. Please note that the current experience in the usage of this drug is limited.
Hope this helps

Dr Gopal Krishna Dash., MD(Medicine)., DM (Neurology).,Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy)
Consultant Neurologist & Epileptologist
Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispeciality Hospital
Bangalore

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-gopal-krishna-dash/64344
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Had VNS Implanted, Brain Surgery, Started New Meds. Can I Ask A Doctor Online For Details?

Hi, Thanks for the query, I understand your concern The new drug chemically is perampenel. I agree that it can cause mood changes. Please note that the current experience in the usage of this drug is limited. Hope this helps Dr Gopal Krishna Dash., MD(Medicine)., DM (Neurology).,Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy) Consultant Neurologist & Epileptologist Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispeciality Hospital Bangalore http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-gopal-krishna-dash/64344