Epilepsy Articles A-Z
The most significant symptom of Lamictal withdrawal is a seizure. This eMedTV article emphasizes the importance of slowly weaning yourself off the drug and discusses other things you can do to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms.
Used to treat bipolar disorder and epilepsy, Lamictal is a drug that is available only by prescription. This eMedTV page provides basic information about the drug and links to more detailed information. Lamictil is a common misspelling of Lamictal.
This eMedTV page lists the percentage of people who reported weight gain while taking Lamictal for bipolar disorder (it wasn't experienced by those taking it for epilepsy). Lamictil and weight gain is a common misspelling of Lamictal and weight gain.
Lamictal, a drug used to treat bipolar disorder and epilepsy, is generally taken once or twice a day. This eMedTV segment features a brief overview of the drug and provides a link to more information. Lamictol is a common misspelling of Lamictal.
Common side effects of Lamictal include double vision, headaches, and dizziness. This page of the eMedTV Web site briefly list side effects that can occur while taking the drug. Lamictol side effects is a common misspelling of Lamictal side effects.
Lamictal, a drug made by GlaxoSmithKline, is used for the treatment of bipolar disorder and epilepsy. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the drug and provides a link to more detailed information. Lamitcal is a common misspelling of Lamictal.
This eMedTV Web page explains that Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy that can result in developmental delays in children. The causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disorder are also featured in this article.
Lamictal is used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides a brief overview of the drug and also provides a link to more detailed information. Limictal is a common misspelling of Lamictal.
While many people with the condition live outwardly normal lives, living with epilepsy can be challenging. This eMedTV segment explores some of the common problems, such as driving restrictions, faced by people living with epilepsy.
Lyrica (pregabalin) is a drug used to treat epilepsy and nerve pain. This portion of the eMedTV Web site offers a brief overview of this drug and provides a link to more detailed information. Lyrca is a common misspelling of Lyrica.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Lyrica to treat epilepsy, fibromyalgia, or nerve pain. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at Lyrica, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Despite its many beneficial effects, Lyrica can be abused. As this eMedTV article explains, the drug should be used only as prescribed. This article also discusses some of the signs of Lyrica abuse and explains what to do if you are abusing the drug.
The manufacturer of Lyrica does not recommend taking the drug while breastfeeding. This eMedTV selection talks about Lyrica and breastfeeding, including information on whether the drug passes through breast milk in humans.
As this selection from the eMedTV site explains, dry mouth is a common side effect of Lyrica. This page offers an overview of Lyrica and dry mouth, including suggestions for minimizing your dry mouth symptoms and what to do if your symptoms persist.
This eMedTV page takes a close look at Lyrica and hair loss, explaining how often this possible side effect occurred in clinical trials. If you are taking Lyrica and hair loss occurs, be sure to talk with your healthcare provider.
Lyrica is classified as a pregnancy Category C medication. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Lyrica and pregnancy, noting the results of animal studies on the drug and discussing the FDA's pregnancy classification system.
This eMedTV article explains that in clinical studies, up to 16 percent of people taking Lyrica for controlling seizures experienced weight gain. This resource offers an in-depth look at Lyrica and weight gain, including tips on losing weight.
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended starting Lyrica dosage for treating nerve pain due to diabetic neuropathy is Lyrica 50 mg three times daily. This article gives an overview of Lyrica dosing and provides tips on how to take the medication.
As this eMedTV page explains, Lyrica drug interactions can potentially occur when the drug is taken with alcohol, narcotics, or opiates, among other drugs. This page explains some of the side effects that may occur as a result of these interactions.
As this eMedTV page explains, it isn't known what to expect of a Lyrica overdose or how an overdose on Lyrica could best be treated. This page lists a few possible Lyrica overdose symptoms (such as drowsiness) and treatments (such as supportive care).
Lyrica Precautions and Warnings
Lyrica can cause low platelets in some people, potentially increasing their risk of bleeding. This eMedTV page lists more Lyrica precautions and warnings, including who should not take the drug and what to tell your doctor before starting the drug.
Lyrica side effects may include drowsiness and dizziness, among other things. This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses these and other side effects of Lyrica. Lyrica side affects is a common misspelling of Lyrica side effects.
Some possible side effects of Lyrica include dizziness, a dry mouth, and drowsiness. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed list of common and rare Lyrica side effects, as well as side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia are a couple of the conditions Lyrica is approved to treat. This eMedTV resource describes these and other Lyrica uses, including "off-label" uses of the drug (such as the treatment of anxiety).
Stopping Lyrica too quickly can lead to seizures or other symptoms of Lyrica withdrawal. This eMedTV Web page offers detailed information on Lyrica withdrawal, explaining how your healthcare provider may suggest slowly weaning yourself off the drug.
Symptoms of Lyrica withdrawal can include worsening seizures and insomnia. This eMedTV Web page explains how your healthcare provider may recommend slowly weaning yourself off Lyrica. Lyrica withdrawl is a common misspelling of Lyrica withdrawal.
Neurontin is a prescription drug used in the treatment of seizures and pain following a shingles infection. This eMedTV resource briefly describes the drug and includes a link to more information. Neorontin is a common misspelling of Neurontin.
Both partial seizures and nerve pain after a shingles infection are treated with Neurontin. This eMedTV article briefly describes how the drug works, its available forms, and possible side effects. Nerontin is a common misspelling of Neurontin.
Neurontin is a prescription drug approved to treat both epilepsy and shingles nerve pain. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains in detail how the drug works, how it is administered, possible side effects, and more.
Combining Neurontin and alcohol is typically not advised. This eMedTV resource explains the reasons why and the effects alcohol may have on people taking the drug. It also offers suggestions for those who decide to drink while taking it.
This eMedTV segment takes a look at Neurontin and breastfeeding. It provides information on the manufacturer's recommendations, discusses cases in which women took the drug while breastfeeding, and lists side effects to watch for in a nursing infant.
This eMedTV segment explores the connection between Neurontin and dry mouth. It explains how often the side effect occurs, offers suggestions that may provide relief, and explains what your healthcare provider may do if it continues.
This page of the eMedTV library provides a discussion on Neurontin and pregnancy. It explores the results of animal studies, describes how the FDA rates the safety of drugs during pregnancy, and explains situations when the drug may be prescribed.
This article from the eMedTV library offers a discussion on Neurontin and weight gain. It explains the frequency with which this side effect occurs, offers tips for combating it, and also explains what your doctor can do if it continues or is rapid.
Several factors determine a person's Neurontin dosage, which this eMedTV Web page describes. Typical doses when treating shingles-related pain and partial seizures in people with epilepsy are provided, as are tips to ensure a safe treatment process.
Neurontin drug interactions can occur when the drug is combined with alcohol, hydrocodone, or naproxen. This eMedTV page explains the potential consequences these interactions can cause and describes steps your doctor may take to prevent them.
Neurontin Medication Information
When taking Neurontin, sexual side effects can occur. This page from the eMedTV archives explains these side effects in detail, including the form they can take, how often they occur, and what your healthcare provider may do should they occur.
Drowsiness, dizziness, and coordination problems are common Neurontin side effects. This eMedTV Web page offers detailed lists of both common and rare side effects seen with the drug, as well as those that may require prompt medical attention.
Neurontin is approved to treat postherpetic neuralgia, as well as partial seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV resource describes these Neurontin uses in detail and also examines off-label uses for the drug and giving it to children.
Neurontin Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV page provides several Neurontin warnings and precautions people should be aware of before taking it. This includes a list of those who should avoid the drug, side effects to watch for, and things to discuss with your healthcare provider.
To minimize the effects of Neurontin withdrawal, your healthcare provider will gradually decrease your dose. This eMedTV segment lists the problems and symptoms that can occur if the drug is stopped too quickly and offers tips for stopping it safely.
Neurontin is approved for the treatment of partial seizures and pain following a shingles infection. This eMedTV segment provides a brief overview of the drug and includes a link to more information. Neuronton is a common misspelling of Neurontin.
Neurontin is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of seizures and postherpetic neuralgia. This eMedTV page takes a brief look at the drug, with information on dosing, side effects, and more. Nuerontin is a common misspelling of Neurontin.
Both postherpetic neuralgia and a certain type of epileptic seizure can be treated with Neurontin. This eMedTV Web page takes a brief look at how the drug works, dosing information, and available forms. Nurontin is a common misspelling of Neurontin.
Phenytek, a prescription medication, can help to control certain epileptic seizures. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth overview of Phenytek, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Phenytek (phenytoin) passes through breast milk in women. This eMedTV article explains what to do if you are taking Phenytek and breastfeeding at the same time. This page also discusses why some doctors believe the drug is safe to take.
Taking Phenytek (phenytoin) during pregnancy could cause birth defects and other problems. This eMedTV article explains why Phenytek is a pregnancy Category D medicine and discusses what to do if you are taking Phenytek and pregnancy occurs.
As this eMedTV segment explains, the recommended starting Phenytek dosage for treating seizures will be based on several factors, such as age and weight. This page provides general Phenytek dosing guidelines for treating adults and children.
Phenytek is a medicine approved for treating epilepsy. This eMedTV Web segment looks at the drug. Information includes side effects, dosing, drug interactions, and much more.
Drug interactions can occur when Phenytek is taken with certain other drugs, such as alcohol and digoxin. This eMedTV page discusses these and several other Phenytek drug interactions, and describes the problems that these interactions can cause.
Vomiting and slurred speech are a few possible symptoms of a Phenytek (phenytoin) overdose. This eMedTV resource explains the factors that may affect a Phenytek overdose and provides information on treatment options that are available.
Possible side effects of Phenytek include confusion, unusual eye movements, and slurred speech. This eMedTV resource outlines other possible Phenytek side effects, and explains which side effects may require medical attention.
Phenytek is used for treating grand mal and complex partial seizures, and seizures caused by brain surgery. This eMedTV page covers these and other Phenytek uses, including possible off-label uses (such as treating migraines) and its use in children.
Phenytek Warnings and Precautions
Phenytek can make certain health conditions worse, such as porphyria. This portion of the eMedTV Web site lists more Phenytek warnings and precautions, including who should avoid Phenytek and what to tell your doctor before starting the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Diazepam
Before taking diazepam, let your doctor know if you are nursing or thinking of nursing. This eMedTV page covers other precautions and warnings with diazepam, such as the safety of taking diazepam while pregnant and people who shouldn't take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Primidone
Be sure to see how primidone affects you before driving or operating machinery. This eMedTV page covers several precautions and warnings with primidone, including what to tell your doctor prior to taking the drug and who should not take primidone.
Precautions and Warnings With Valproic Acid
If you have a rash and fever while taking valproic acid, tell your doctor right away. This eMedTV article presents other precautions and warnings with valproic acid, such as possible drug interactions and the safety of taking the drug while pregnant.
Preventing epilepsy can involve taking medications, avoiding head injuries, and getting good prenatal care. This eMedTV page explores these and other methods of epilepsy prevention, such as treating medical conditions (such as high blood pressure).
Primidone is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of certain epileptic seizures. This eMedTV page offers a brief overview of primidone and provides general precautions for taking the drug. Primadone is a common misspelling of primidone.
Primidone is a prescribed medicine approved for treating grand mal and partial seizures. This eMedTV article explains how primidone works to treat these types of epileptic seizures and also provides information on side effects and dosing guidelines.
This eMedTV segment explains that if you develop bothersome side effects or if your seizures are not under control with primidone, alternatives are available. Some primidone alternatives include other seizure medicines, surgery, or a special diet.
Primidone does pass through breast milk in women. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains the side effects to watch out for if you are taking primidone and breastfeeding at the same time (such as developmental delays and weight loss).
Primidone is classified as a pregnancy Category D drug, meaning it is probably not safe during pregnancy. This eMedTV page provides an overview of primidone and pregnancy, noting the possible problems the medication can cause (such as birth defects).
Several factors may affect your primidone dosage, such as your age and other medications you're taking. This eMedTV resource discusses primidone dosing guidelines, including detailed information on when and how to take the medication.
Difficulty breathing, sweating, and a rapid heart rate are a few possible symptoms of a primidone overdose. This eMedTV resource explains the factors that may affect a primidone overdose and provides information on available treatment options.
Stopping primidone too quickly can lead to seizures or other symptoms of primidone withdrawal. This eMedTV Web page offers detailed information on when primidone withdrawal symptoms may occur and explains what your doctor may recommend.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a common complication of shingles. As this eMedTV article explains, it is characterized by intense ear pain and paralysis of facial nerves. This article provides an overview of this condition.
Seizure Medications and Suicide
People who take seizure medications have a higher risk of suicidal behavior than those who do not. This eMedTV segment gives an overview of seizure medications and suicide, including an important FDA warning on the topic.
Neurontin side effects can include dizziness and drowsiness. This eMedTV page lists some side effects seen with the drug and offers a link to more information. Side affects of Neurontin is a common misspelling and variation of Neurontin side effects.
The most common side effects of primidone include coordination problems and spinning sensations. This eMedTV selection provides a detailed list of side effects that can occur while taking this medication, including statistics on how often they occur.
Among the possible side effects of Tegretol are dizziness and nausea. This eMedTV page describes both common and serious side effects that can occur when taking the drug. Side effects of Tegratol is a common misspelling of side effects of Tegretol.
Common Topamax side effects include nausea, confusion, and drowsiness. This eMedTV article lists other common side effects and also describes some serious problems. Side effects of Topomax is a common variation and misspelling of Topamax side effects.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains that status epilepticus is a potentially life-threatening condition in which a person has prolonged or repeated seizures. This article provides an overview of this condition.
Sudden Unexplained Death Syndrome
People with epilepsy have an increased risk of dying from sudden unexplained death syndrome. This eMedTV resource explains how research suggests that the use of multiple anticonvulsants may be a factor in causing this condition.
This eMedTV article discusses how Tegretol works to treat epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. This page also covers the various forms of the medicine and how often it is usually taken. Tegratol is a common misspelling of Tegretol.
Side effects of Tegretol can include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV page discusses the side effects seen with the drug and provides a link to more information. Tegratol side effects is a common misspelling of Tegretol side effects.
Tegretol, a prescription drug, is used to control epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. This eMedTV resource offers a brief overview of the drug and discusses factors that may affect your dosage. Tegretal is a common misspelling of Tegretol.
Dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea are among the common Tegretol side effects listed in this eMedTV article. This page also lists the side effects may need immediate medical care. Tegretal side effects is a common misspelling of Tegretol side effects.