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What Is The Treatment For Headache And Numbness On Left Side Of My Face When Suffering From Seizure Disorder?
I was recently diagnosed w/a seizure disorder, (focal seizures). I am currently taking Levetiraceta 250 mg - 2 tabs. twice daily. However, I continue to experience symptoms, ie, headaches, numbness on lft. side of face, confusion, disorientation, fatigue. Is this normal? If so, am I still having seizures eventhough I'm taking meds.? I have an appt. with a new neurologist but I don't have an appt. until April. Can my primary physican address my concerns or should I try to get an appt. w/the neurologist sooner?
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
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No,this is not normal. Either your medicine is not effective for your problem. I would suggest to start on Depakote , after consultation with your doctor. This can be done even by primary care physician. Levetiraceta is an add on medicine and monotherapy is seldom effective.
DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA
No,this is not normal. Either your medicine is not effective for your problem. I would suggest to start on Depakote , after consultation with your doctor. This can be done even by primary care physician. Levetiraceta is an add on medicine and monotherapy is seldom effective.
DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA
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