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What Causes Weakness And Drowsiness While On Anticonvulsant Drugs?

i was diagnosed of absence seizure early last year. I had my EEG and MRI and both indicate and epileptiform. My neuro has been given me various anticonvulsant drug but it seems like it only worsen my situation if im taking medication. I feel so weak all the time, drowsy and sluggish and i really can t take all the side effects of the medications. Is there any food supplement that i should take instead? Any advice will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much.
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have weakness and drowsiness while on anticonvulsant drugs . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like middle ear infection , labyrinthitis , anxiety disorder , side-effect , food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome or gastroenteritis. But in your case the symptoms are probably due to side effects anticonvulsant drugs , so discuss it with your doctor . I would suggest you to eat light and non spicy , drink plenty of water take small and frequent meals , take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day and take antacid after every meal . Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like endoscopy , stool test and ultrasound . Doctor may prescribe omeprazole , ornidazole , immunosuppressants along with lopramide .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Weakness And Drowsiness While On Anticonvulsant Drugs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have weakness and drowsiness while on anticonvulsant drugs . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like middle ear infection , labyrinthitis , anxiety disorder , side-effect , food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome or gastroenteritis. But in your case the symptoms are probably due to side effects anticonvulsant drugs , so discuss it with your doctor . I would suggest you to eat light and non spicy , drink plenty of water take small and frequent meals , take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day and take antacid after every meal . Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like endoscopy , stool test and ultrasound . Doctor may prescribe omeprazole , ornidazole , immunosuppressants along with lopramide . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari