Used for various kinds of seizures in my 3 yr old. Only effective med after trying Trileptal, Keppra and Topamax. A pain to open each cap and administer with applesauce so ease of use was docked 2 stars for that!
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this medication caused my seizures to worsen
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slcline1980 | 3-6 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
8/27/2008
Condition: Seizures with Breaks in Consciousness & Other Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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My daugher has seisure disorder that is controlled very well with this midication and has been taking it for about 2 years and has had NO problems and no break through seisures.
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Pam | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
8/12/2008
Condition: Petit Mal Seizures
Overall rating 5.0
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My son has been on this med for 2yrs now and he hasnt had a seizure in that amount of time. I am very familar with meds and how and wht. they r used for and i belive this med is very very great and easy 2 use
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/5/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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TAKING THIS FOR 1 SEIZURE: What I don't like is the WEIGHT GAIN and my face looks fat/puffy. It howevers controls my 1 seizure I had some 11 years ago and helps with migrains.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
6/24/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Used for various kinds of seizures in my 3 yr old. Only effective med after trying Trileptal, Keppra and Topamax. A pain to open each cap and administer with applesauce so ease of use was docked 2 stars for that!
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Anonymous | On medication for 10 years or more |
1/1/2008
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 7-12 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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