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20 yrs of depakote for simple partial seizures caused osteoporosis. switched to: lamictal - caused severe anxiety; vimpat (lacosamide) -depression. alternatives?
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Many: Gabapentin, lyrica, (pregabalin) keppra, topamax, zonisamide and Oxcarbazepine are other drugs to consider. They all work for partial seizures. Also, take vitamin d.
Answered 5/21/2016
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