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I got to spend a little time with Damonito on Sunday, he's doing really well. Compared to last year at this time, he's fantastic. 

Damonito has been using Klonopin as a rescue drug since the onset of this epilepsy. Klonopin is used for a number of issues but it was developed as an anti-seizure medication and it works well. However, it has a number of undesirable side effects so long term use is not recommended (although it is used long term for many because it works). 

The point of a rescue drug is just that, for rescue and unfortunately since last June Damonito has been taking Klonopin daily. Damonito needs a reliable rescue drug so when all else fails and he is having uncontrollable seizures, he has something that will bring him out of it. The surgery was intended to ease his seizures so he could be taken off the regular dose of Klonopin and bring it back only when he needs a rescue.

It's a slow process but it's working. He's better than he has been in awhile.