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Is Constipation, Hair Fall And Drowsiness Common During Seizure Medication?
Hi, I used to get some types if seizures where the doctor prescribed me epilex chrono of less dose....after taking it for a year doctor stopped it.Now after 2 years i again got seizure as i was on diet.My medicine again started with more dosage but i feel very drowsy,keep on having constipation and hairfall.In addition my head feels like moving inside as if i will fall.Are these symtoms normal ?
Tue, 17 Nov 2020
Hi,
Epilex chrono contains both sodium valproate and valproic acid is an anti-convulsant medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder and all types of epilepsies, a brain disorder characterized by uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness. Side effects of Epilex chrono are nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dizziness, body pain, constipation, hair loss, drowsiness, weight gain, tremor, headache, sleepiness, allergic reactions etc. Don't stop taking it, in case of side effects or even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Epilex chrono contains both sodium valproate and valproic acid is an anti-convulsant medication that is used to treat bipolar disorder and all types of epilepsies, a brain disorder characterized by uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness. Side effects of Epilex chrono are nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dizziness, body pain, constipation, hair loss, drowsiness, weight gain, tremor, headache, sleepiness, allergic reactions etc. Don't stop taking it, in case of side effects or even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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