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Anti-seizure drugs (AEDs) and epilepsy

It is said that Anti-seizure or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can effectively prevent seizures in about 7 out of 10 people with epilepsy. However, they can also create long-term, serious side effects. If you currently take AEDs what side effects have you experienced?

  1. severe tremour

    1. Thirst, finger/toe nails split

      1. None

        1. That's great to hear you haven't had any side effects! How long have you been taking the medication? -Corene (team member)

      2. Constant exhaustion,having short term memory being non existent.
        My speech,word finding having stop start conversations.
        Not remembering,words or conversations after an hour.
        Not being able to send a text message that isn't a paragraph long.

        1. oh my god that’s exactly how it is for me too! Dam





        2. My son is going through the same for the last two years. have you ever tried EEG in hospital to find a solution?

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