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Purposes:
Epilepsy and Seizures (complex partial)
(Started Mar 30, 2009)
Date
Dosage
Epilepsy
Perceived effectiveness
Seizures (complex partial)
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Mar 23, 2010
Major
Major
Moderate
Always
Somewhat
Dec 21, 2009
1000 mg
Daily
Major
None
Always
Not at all
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Purpose:
Epilepsy
(Started Mar 14, 1998)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Mar 11, 2010
750 mg
Daily
Major
Mild
Always
Not at all
Date
Mar 11, 2010
Advice & Tips
I measure my medicine out in a seven-day reminder container, so I dont forget to take the medicine. I have been free from Major tonic-clonic seizures for over 12 years, now.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose:
Epilepsy
(Started Jan 06, 2000)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Nov 19, 2009
2000 mg
Daily
Major
Moderate
Always
Not at all
Side effects:
Problems concentrating, Drowsiness, Tremor(s), Slowed thinking, Memory problems
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Purpose:
Epilepsy
(Started May 06, 1991)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
May 05, 1991
Major
Mild
Always
A little
Date
May 05, 1991
Advice & Tips
1. I manage it daily by always taking my medication and doing what the doctor says.
2. I don't know of any.
3. It isn't really a big set back although it is something that you have to remember.
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