Hi Doctor, I am epileptic patient from the age of 12 years. I am 26 now. Have had 11 seizures since then. 4 of them in the last year, because of negligence in taking proper sleep and skipping on medicines frequently. I was on Valprin (200 + 300 mg) & (Lamez 100 + 100 mg) at this time. After a dosage test it was found that Valprin level was very low in my blood stream. Since then I am on a very high dosage of (valprin 500 + 700 mg) and (Lamez 100 + 100mg) Since past months 4 months I have been taking these. And it has wrought severe side-effects: 1. Weight Gain and Water retention in body leading to a bloated look 2. Lack of focus 3. Weakening of eyesight and hearing loss 4. Hair loss 5. Nausea and slight loss in body balance 6. Loss of memory Do I have to take this medicine all life long?? How can I reduce these sideeffects.