Re: myoclonic epilepsy

Posted By Penne---- please see answer below on November 07, 1997 at 22:54:44:

In Reply to: myoclonic epilepsy posted by Pennie White on October 10, 1997 at 23:22:43:








i tried posting this message once, but i don't think it worked so i'm trying again.
i am 41 years old and was diagnosed with myoclonic epilepsy in 1990.  prior to that time i remember having a few small seizures, but nothing like i had starting that year.  i was given Dilantin, but when that didn't work, i was started on Depakote.  i now take 750mg bid and generally it keeps everything under control.  the only times i've had problems recently are when i have surgery, take narcotic pain killers or take a prescription sleeping pill.  can you explain this and is there any way i can avoid this problem since i may have to have major surgery soon?
i know also that Depakote can cause liver damage and i was wondering if there are any new medications out that control myoclonus without damaging the liver.
and finally, is the Clinic conducting any studies on myoclonus or will you be doing so in the future?
i thank you in advance for you help with my questions.