Even though Damonito takes 7 (yes, count them, seven) anti-seizure medications, he has a VNS chip, and the corpus callosum between his 2 brain hemispheres has been cut, he still has seizures. Granted, since his surgery, his seizures are definitely less severe. But long term use of 7 anti-seizure medications will certainly take its toll. Even short term usage has its problems. Phenobarbital can cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea sort of a "hangover" the day after. Day after day usage just means you feel like that all the time. The side effects of Topomax are similar so more headache, dizziness, and tiredness, something like a cold. And then there's Zarontin: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and general lack of balance but can also cause confusion and hallucinations. How would we even know if he's confused or hallucinating?
We are trying hard to reduce medication however, it's tough because one seizure, just one seizure can put him into status and can change the game.
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