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juvenile myoclonic epilepsy med change

My 20 year old son was diagnosed with JME 4 years ago. After being put on Zonegran, he experienced an immediate and severe weight loss and was switched to Keppra. He has been on 500 mg am and 750mg pm since then and seizure free. However, for the past year he has had continual anorexia and a 35 pound weight loss with increased anger and sleep issues, plus a heart rate drop to the low 40's (an EKG was normal). His neurologist added B-6 150 mg daily to help with the "Kepp-rage" but it has not helped. His neurologist is recommending a gradual switch to trileptal but we are concerned about the significant side effects.
Is this treatment the best option? Thanks so much!
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