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does carbamezepin worsen cognitive abilities?

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Potentially: Carbamazepine has been associated with mild cognitive slowing and changes in memory in some patients.  Discuss with your prescribing physician whether a medication such as Vimpat (lacosamide) or lamotrigine would be a reasonable option for you.  Of additional concern because of your history is the possibility of obstructive sleep apnea--which can definitely lead to cognitive issues.  Sleep testing?

Question 2

how effective is valproic acid (depakene) for treating epilepsy?

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Very effective: Valproic Acid is a standard antiseizure medication, particularly used  for primary generalized seizures and certain seizure syndromes.

Question 3

is lyrica (pregabalin) effective?

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Yes: Lyrica (pregabalin) is very effective for fibromyalgia, diabetic peripheral neuropathy and lumbar radicular pain.

Question 4

how effective is gabapentin (neurontin) for treating epilepsy?

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Neurontin (gabapentin): It is approved for Focal seizures, Partial seizures, &amp; mixed seizures.

Question 5

how effective is levetiracetam (keppra)for treating epilepsy?

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Effective: Lepta is one of the newer generation of anti seizure medications.  It can be very effective and is often thought of as a first line treatment.

Question 6

is topamax (topiramate) used for chronic pain?

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On occasion: I have used it in patient with fairly good success especially if Gabapentin and Lyrica (pregabalin) are not tolerated or cause weight gain.

Question 7

is pamelor (nortriptyline) effective?

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Yes, for some.: It is generally thought that  antidepressants are equally effective in treating depression. Pamelor or nortriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressants thought to have a "therapeutic window". This refers to a range of blood levels below and above which the medication is not thought as effective. However,  the studies were done in inpatient settings and may not relate to   outpatient settings.

Question 8

is topamax (topiramate) used for ocd?

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Yes it is used: Yes topamax (topiramate) is used as adjunctive  therapy along with ssris for ocd.

Question 9

does neurontin (gabapentin) contain sulfer?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no sulphur, sulfer, or sulfa in neurontin.  See other similar answers here:
https://www.Healthtap.Com/#user_questions/192927-does-neurontin-gabapentin-contain-sulfa.

Question 10

is amitriptyline or neurontin (gabapentin) better for neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Both work for some : it's variable. Some patients do better on one, others on the other. Both drugs can cause drowsiness at first, and some other side effects. Most doctors recommend starting at a low dose and gradually increasing it.

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