Graphic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadadreams/
For any of you out there, like me, who is taking a anti-seizure medication currently: WE LOVE READING SHIT press releases LIKE THIS. My gut reaction at 7:30am, because I am not editing my thought at the moment: This IS why I need to find the cause of my seizures. I truly do believe that it's related to some sort of nutritional deficiency or combination of missing links.
( DISCLAIMER: I am fully aware of the fact that I may be required to take brain altering medications for the rest of my life to keep me upright. But at this point they have not worked, which also leads me to believe the problem is the 'missing links!')
I guess what I am saying is - at this point - I will do whatever it takes to find the problem. So, if I have to take medications that are going to make me feel like the living dead forever, so be it. BUT, if there is ANY WAY AWAY FROM THESE DRUGS? GET ME AWAY FROM THEM. Yes, I know the risk is slim, and so highly unlikely (the suicidal risk) - but it's what these medications DO TO YOUR NEURONS, WHAT THEY DO TO YOUR MOODS, AND YOUR PERSONALITY. It's not normal.
"The side effects will wear off." That right there is bullshit. I cannot feel my hands right now, thank you Topamax!
Anyway - the release - for your viewing from the FDA.
How are you faring, you post WLS'ers with seizures? What medications do you take?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it will
require the manufacturers of antiepileptic drugs to add to these
products' prescribing information, or labeling, a warning that their
use increases risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (suicidality).
The action includes all antiepileptic drugs including those used to
treat psychiatric disorders, migraine headaches and other conditions,
as well as epilepsy.
The FDA is also requiring the manufacturers to submit for each of
these products a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, including a
Medication Guide for patients. Medication Guides are
manufacturer-developed handouts that are given to patients, their
families and caregivers when a medicine is dispensed. The guides will
contain FDA-approved information about the risks of suicidal thoughts
and behaviors associated with the class of antiepileptic medications.
"Patients being treated with antiepileptic drugs for any indication
should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression,
suicidal thoughts or behavior, or any unusual changes in mood or
behavior,” said Russell Katz, M.D., director of the Division of
Neurology Products in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research. “ Patients who are currently taking an antiepileptic medicine
should not make any treatment changes without talking to their health
care professional.”
Graphic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadadreams/
For any of you out there, like me, who is taking a anti-seizure medication currently: WE LOVE READING SHIT press releases LIKE THIS. My gut reaction at 7:30am, because I am not editing my thought at the moment: This IS why I need to find the cause of my seizures. I truly do believe that it's related to some sort of nutritional deficiency or combination of missing links.
( DISCLAIMER: I am fully aware of the fact that I may be required to take brain altering medications for the rest of my life to keep me upright. But at this point they have not worked, which also leads me to believe the problem is the 'missing links!')
I guess what I am saying is - at this point - I will do whatever it takes to find the problem. So, if I have to take medications that are going to make me feel like the living dead forever, so be it. BUT, if there is ANY WAY AWAY FROM THESE DRUGS? GET ME AWAY FROM THEM. Yes, I know the risk is slim, and so highly unlikely (the suicidal risk) - but it's what these medications DO TO YOUR NEURONS, WHAT THEY DO TO YOUR MOODS, AND YOUR PERSONALITY. It's not normal.
"The side effects will wear off." That right there is bullshit. I cannot feel my hands right now, thank you Topamax!
Anyway - the release - for your viewing from the FDA.
How are you faring, you post WLS'ers with seizures? What medications do you take?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it will require the manufacturers of antiepileptic drugs to add to these products' prescribing information, or labeling, a warning that their use increases risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (suicidality). The action includes all antiepileptic drugs including those used to treat psychiatric disorders, migraine headaches and other conditions, as well as epilepsy.
The FDA is also requiring the manufacturers to submit for each of these products a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, including a Medication Guide for patients. Medication Guides are manufacturer-developed handouts that are given to patients, their families and caregivers when a medicine is dispensed. The guides will contain FDA-approved information about the risks of suicidal thoughts and behaviors associated with the class of antiepileptic medications.
"Patients being treated with antiepileptic drugs for any indication should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior,” said Russell Katz, M.D., director of the Division of Neurology Products in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “ Patients who are currently taking an antiepileptic medicine should not make any treatment changes without talking to their health care professional.”