There will be seizures

On Treatment2009
Written By Liz Salmi

I talked to my regular neurologist today and he was very concerned about the rash. He said I need to stop taking this medication immediately. I guess Lamictal can have horrible side effects, and can be life threatening. Dr. P. said some people can take the anti-epileptic drug for eight months before they develop an adverse reaction.

So now it's just down to me and 3,500mg of Keppra to fight the good fight. My neurologist wants me to call him tomorrow and let him know how I feel in case I need to start using another medication. Sigh.

Liz Salmi

Liz Salmi is Communications & Patient Initiatives Director for OpenNotes at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Over the last 15 years Liz has been: a research subject; an advisor in patient stakeholder groups; a leader in “patient engagement” research initiatives; and an innovator, educator and investigator in national educational and research projects. Today her work focuses on involving patients and care partners in the co-design of research and research dissemination. It is rumored Liz was the drummer in a punk rock band.

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