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11 patient evaluations for Zonisamide taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy'

Purpose: Epilepsy (Started May 02, 2013)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 07, 2013 100 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 07, 2013
Advice & Tips
I just started taking this medication so I cant provide further information on this just yet. I also am unable to tell if it is effective for my epilepsy just yet.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Oct 15, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 20, 2013 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jul 01, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 21, 2012   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • Tonialpha
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 59y
    • Duration: 45 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 3
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: None
    • Physical: None
    Surgery type: Left Temporal Lobectomy, Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    10 seizures
    this week
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jun 04, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 22, 2012 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 08, 2012 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 30, 2012 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 08, 2012
Advice & Tips
little better seizure control
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jul 15, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 05, 2012   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Jun 05, 2012
Advice & Tips
I turned into a zombie, who just might take your head off. I went from 210lbs. around the end of October down to 145lbs. in January. I also *looked* like a zombie. I can't tell you how long I spent just staring out the window of my apartment. It was so bad that I actually told my ex-wife that I didn't think it was safe for our son to come visit me. It worked, but eventually the benefits just weren't worth it.
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Dec 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 18, 2012 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 18, 2012
Advice & Tips
make sure you take it on time everyday and do not skip doses its hard to get use out of this med if you miss doeses
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jan 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 19, 2011 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jan 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 07, 2011 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 16, 2010 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 07, 2011
Advice & Tips
There are no positive side effects, but I havn't found any negitive ones either. But this medication has decreased my ability to sweat, making me more likely to get heat stroke. But the out come is worth it. I have never been in a better place with my seizures. I just need to avoid activities that may cause me to over heat. And drink plenty of fluids in hot weather.
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started May 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 11, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 24, 2010 200 mg Daily ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere NeverNeverNeverNeverNever VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Apr 15, 2010   ?Can't tell SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Metallic taste in mouth, Excessive dry mouth (xerostomia) at night, Excessive dry mouth
Date
Aug 24, 2010
Advice & Tips
This treatment although seemingly effective caused a dry mouth which was unresolvable. Since a solution was not readily available, I ended this treatment to review with my doctor.
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  • kato
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 37y
    • Duration: 16 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 0
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Unreported
    • Physical: Unreported
    Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    7 seizures
    158 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Sep 12, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 05, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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