A 26-year-old male asked:
i'm going through a very stressful time now, work overnights & have a hardtime sleeping. i have epilepsy, been seizure free for 8 years now & i'm taking keppra (levetiracetam) & topamax can i take 5-htp to help?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Thomas Namey answered
48 years experience Rheumatology
Yes.: There should be no adverse interaction!
Answered on Dec 10, 2013
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
Insomnia!: 5-htp or melatonin might help, unless otherwise recommended by your doctor. Also, sleep hygiene is worth try.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
Dr. John Baker answered
14 years experience Neurology
Sleep: It is always best to start managing trouble sleeping without medication, such as by entertaining yourself to fall asleep, adjusting sleep hygiene (no exercise/fluids/food within 2 hrs of sleep; no caffeine in pm, regular schedule 7 days/week). If trying a sleep med, especially with epilepsy, i recommend using prescription meds due to our knowledge of their ingredients compared to otc supplements.
Answered on Apr 21, 2013
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Most : Most likely it will harm you. Lsd has been known to cause seizures in some individuals who had no history of epilepsy or previous seizures.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Fisher answered
34 years experience Neurology
It depends: There's no 1-size-fits-all seizure med any more than all kids eat 1 food or wear identical clothes. There are 3 basic types of epilepsy: 1) primary ge ... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Walter Husar answered
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Anxiety/Seizures: Check with your physician for advice, at times Keppra (levetiracetam) may produce anxiety and agitation in patients. In general, treatments for anxiet ... Read More
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Carla Enriquez answered
50 years experience Pediatrics
Probably not: She may be too young to have regular cycles. Her underlying condition is more likely to affect cycles than her medications.
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