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What Causes Depression And Mood Swings Post Intake Of A New Seizure Medication?
My child exemplifies depressed moods and morbid thoughts within a week of starting a new seizure medicine (benzel) but his doctor thinks it s another seizure med (keppra) that s responsible. However, he s been on the keppra for a year. Would such side effect manifest sooner if it was the keppra? What are my options if I m right, sine the benzel is the only drug in 10 years that has been able to control his seizure?
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Symptoms that your child have are side effect of Banzel (Rufinamide). Since he has switched on to Banzel you can watch for a few days and in this time period try to give quality time to your child. Keep him happy & busy. Take him outdoors. Note if he has drowsiness, headache, increased/decreased appetite, nausea/vomiting, blurred vision or irritability after you are trying a lot to make him happy & comfortable with your efforts. Do report these changes to your treating doctor, so that your child may be under proper medication. But, if you see symptoms like swollen glands, painful sores, difficulty in coordination while walking, dark urine, stomach pain, flu like symptoms or worsening seizures you need to meet your doctor in ER and get your son examined. Then your may have to stop Banzel. Keep your son well cared. Give him healthy food, quality time & love.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Symptoms that your child have are side effect of Banzel (Rufinamide). Since he has switched on to Banzel you can watch for a few days and in this time period try to give quality time to your child. Keep him happy & busy. Take him outdoors. Note if he has drowsiness, headache, increased/decreased appetite, nausea/vomiting, blurred vision or irritability after you are trying a lot to make him happy & comfortable with your efforts. Do report these changes to your treating doctor, so that your child may be under proper medication. But, if you see symptoms like swollen glands, painful sores, difficulty in coordination while walking, dark urine, stomach pain, flu like symptoms or worsening seizures you need to meet your doctor in ER and get your son examined. Then your may have to stop Banzel. Keep your son well cared. Give him healthy food, quality time & love.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K
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