Side Effects of Epilepsy Medicines

The Main Side Effects for Common Epilepsy Medications
Epilepsy Drug Dosages
headache

Diezepam

Lamictal
10000

fatigue

`

hearing congestion

`

`

puking fever
7500

hot flash!

Events occurred in at least 3% of 206 patients. Keppra

Events occurred in at least 2% of 339 patients.
Vimpat

Breathing problems sad

rash
` `

Dizziness
`

`

5000

Double Vision Shakiness

Slurred Speech Helps control seizures Helps Bi-Polar disorder

Events occurred in at least 2% of 769 patients.

Events occurred in at least 2% of 270 patients.

People E!ected by Epilepsy in the U.S.

2500

0

25

50

75

100

By: Alexis Gray and Katie Judson

0

E!ected

Une!ected

Diezepam Keppra

Vimpat Lamictal

Sources: Food and Drug Administration WedMD.com

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maximum (mg)

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