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Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
I have this problem from 9 years. I am taking 2000.5 mg tablets a day dosage. 1500 mg sodium valproate. 500 mg levetiracetam. 0.5 mg clonazepam. I feel very depressed all the time and i have usual headaches. Loss of appetite.thoughts of suicide and behavioural changes also.i am studying dentistry but it has made my life worse.I cant study dentistry
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Dr. Amit Kumar Gupta
Psychiatrist
19 yrs exp
Jaipur
Depression is common in patients with epilepsy . Your serum valproic level needs to be assessed. Discuss with doctor for any drug related adverse effect. Start antideprresant if depressive symptoms are too problematic.
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