Reviewer: rlw46, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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very satisfied. Only in last 2yrs. my low sodium levels have become an issue causing equilibrium problems. Been taking 20yrs or more I am in my early 50's. The Dr. was upset at the sodium issue, however I was never informed this can ever be an issue. Have seen 3 or more Dr's over the years and not one has said this can be an issue due to this med.

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very satisfied. Only in last 2yrs. my low sodium levels have become an issue causing equilibrium problems. Been taking 20yrs or more I am in my early 50's. The Dr. was upset at the sodium issue, however I was never informed this can ever be an issue. Have seen 3 or more Dr's over the years and not one has said this can be an issue due to this med.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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with the right amout of carbatrol the symptoms have almost totally subsided I have had focal seizures

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with the right amout of carbatrol the symptoms have almost totally subsided I have had focal seizures
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Reviewer: Jay'sMommy, 7-12 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Caregiver)

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This medication has stabilized my son, he hasn't had a seizure in 7 years. But recently had a second opinion because I wanted to find out if he needed to be medicated further since he only had seizures between the ages of 3-4. The 24hr EEG performed showed some abnormalities but not the abnormalities that Carbatrol would address. So now his new neurologist has prescribed Lamictal which she feel ... Show Full Comment

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This medication has stabilized my son, he hasn't had a seizure in 7 years. But recently had a second opinion because I wanted to find out if he needed to be medicated further since he only had seizures between the ages of 3-4. The 24hr EEG performed showed some abnormalities but not the abnormalities that Carbatrol would address. So now his new neurologist has prescribed Lamictal which she feels would improve his overall brain activity. I am a bit nervous but I am optimistic. I would recommend this medication, just make sure to get blood work done as the doctor suggests and don't be afraid to ask questions or for a second opinion if you feel you need more answers.
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Reviewer: bestiscc, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Seizures are well controlled using this medication (6-8 per year - occuring tri- monthly)from 3-4 per month!! This effectivenss has lasted for 10 years!! I am very satisfied with my results!!

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Seizures are well controlled using this medication (6-8 per year - occuring tri- monthly)from 3-4 per month!! This effectivenss has lasted for 10 years!! I am very satisfied with my results!!
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Reviewer: CarbatrolSideEffects, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Since switching to timed-release Carbatrol: Experiencing uncontrolled body movements ranging from big toe kinking up; spasm in stomach, hip/s, throat and difficulty breathing during the spasming, eyeballs spasming, inside head spasming, one or both legs raising up and down to exercise without wanting to exercise, left or right arm or both going up and down at the same time, one or both hands shaki ... Show Full Comment

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Since switching to timed-release Carbatrol: Experiencing uncontrolled body movements ranging from big toe kinking up; spasm in stomach, hip/s, throat and difficulty breathing during the spasming, eyeballs spasming, inside head spasming, one or both legs raising up and down to exercise without wanting to exercise, left or right arm or both going up and down at the same time, one or both hands shaking fast. There isn't a lot of time in between before the next bout of shaking beings. Over five years time I have been hospitalized many times and told these symptoms are non-epileptic per EEG. Other symptoms: I also get stiff as a board either one part of all and I am paralyzed for up to 20 minutes at a time. Sometimes the symptoms freeze up my eyes or my mouth and I cannot see or speak, etc. I intned to go off the timed-release version IMMEDIATELY as I have had a full realm of "normal" testings and eliminated other causes of my symptoms. The "timed release" version of Carbatrol has brought torture and torment to me. I am in agony and exhausted from all the side effects of ongoing, uncontrolled body movements, paralysis and freezing up, then passing out. One the body movements start they go on for about four hours at a time.
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