(((((gwen)))))
(((((polly)))))

Love and prayers,

Vickie B.

I also have seizures and have been on trileptal for almost 2 years.  I
take 900 mgs a day.  It has stopped the seizures completely with no side
effects for me.  Hope that helps.
Ellie

Gwen,

Sorry to read about your friend.  I hope that the med works for her.

debbie m.

Hi Gwen, as you know Rachel has epilepsy. She's been on Trileptal for over 2
years now, with minimal side effects, and those were all at the beginning.

I hope your friend responds well to treatment and doesn't have any more
problems.

Kelly C.

Don't know that drug as I have been on a very old drug for a very long
time -- 40 years give or take a year or two. My daughter was born while
I was on this medication and I know what you mean about tired. I did
have to have my hubby help when things were really bad. Being deprived
of sleep did set off my petite mal. When she had finished nursing and
was a bit older, I always took a nap. I even took a nap when she didn't
want to take one. I had a wooden puzzle for her that was a clock. I
would put the hands on that puzzle to the time she could come wake me
and then set it next to the kitchen clock. When the two looked alike,
she could come but not before unless something really was wrong.
Defining really took time but she finally got it. Course that was long
before digital clocks. lol
But with two children that is much harder. She might consider finding a
young teen who could play with them while she takes a nap. Basically a
baby-sitter without you leaving the house.
Here is hoping the new drug works right away and she doesn't have to
spend a long time looking for the right drug if this one proves to not
work right away.
Duckie

I only had one set of seizures.  They put me on Trileptal.  I don't
remember any side effects.  I, too, couldn't drive for 6 months.  That
was quite a shocker.  I've never had seizures before and haven't had
any since I have been on the Trileptal, so can't guarantee that the
medicine stopped them.  I believe my seizures were due to stress.  
Thank God that Polly had the seizure before she got in the car.  It's
extremely lucky that she has some one who works near her.  I took
three months sick leave and then moved my retirement up.  After I
could drive again, they hired me back as contract worker, days and
hours up to me.  I finally retired complete this past January.  I am
67 and just got tired of working.  I loved my job and the people I had
to work with.  The company was great and very supportive, and I had
been there for 25 years, but I felt like it was time to stay home.  I
have my 88 year old mom to help me, so it worked all right.  I also
have a very dear friend who is also retired who would take me to
doctor's appointments, etc.  

(((((((((((Polly and family)))))))))))

Loujean