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How Can Hyperekplexia Along With Anxiety Disorder Be Treated?

I have been diagnosed with Hyperekplexis, 62 yrs. female, My movements are usually under control, but come forward with stress, anxiety or for whatever reason. Meds I take are: clonazepam o.5mg., simvastatin 20 mg., and keppra 750 p/day. Involuntary movements, such as head tics, neck squeezing down to the left, feet moving even while standing, can I take an extra 250mg keppra? I have a nuerologist, but did not get an answer back other than go to the Emergency Room. Which I think is a waste of their time. I do lie down and relax, but when I get up, the movements are back. Email is YYYY@YYYY Thank you. I am also on Fenalaxine 300 per day for anxiety, and on Well Butron.
Fri, 21 Apr 2017
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hyperekplexia usually respond to the both the med you are taking i.e. clonazepam and Keppra, if you are not fully symptom free then you can increase the dose of Keppra, but it is better to consult your doc as these are medication by prescription only . hope it will help you. thanks
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How Can Hyperekplexia Along With Anxiety Disorder Be Treated?

hi, thanks for using health care magic hyperekplexia usually respond to the both the med you are taking i.e. clonazepam and Keppra, if you are not fully symptom free then you can increase the dose of Keppra, but it is better to consult your doc as these are medication by prescription only . hope it will help you. thanks