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I have epilepsy and am taking lamictal, but anytime im woken during the night i jerk and have seizures.i need help bc i have an infant?
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Need neurologist: Lamictal is good but may not be for your type of seizures. A quality eeg including sleep would be appropriate. Your level may be low. A good neurology evaluation seems in order.
Answered 6/26/2014
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