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I've had memory problems with valium and neurontin, which affect gaba, and lamictal and vimpat, (lacosamide) which don't, but not with depakote, which does. why?

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Dr. Judah Lindenberg answered

You're an individual: Any medication which treats seizures can potentially affect memory. But when it comes down to it, everyone is an individual, so you might get a side-effect noone else gets or you might avoid a side-effect that everyone else does get.

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Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

I've had memory problems with valium and neurontin, which affect gaba, and lamictal and vimpat, (lacosamide) which don't, but not with depakote, which does. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Judah Lindenberg answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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