i take this medication to stop my headaches that i was getting all the time. The small ones that turned into mirgraines. Published: October 25, 2007 ::

I was prescribed Zonegran for severe migraines.We had tried Topamax but I had several side effects to that medication. It took a while for us to regulate the amount of zonegran needed.I was taking 400-500 mgs daily. I lost 40 lbs, was nauseated, had difficulty concentrating.It was worth it to have control over the dibilitating migraines.My quality of life improved. After taking this medication for 3 years, I stopped it on my own, thinking I could get by without it. (I had a hysterectomy and the headaches were less frequent.) I was sick of seeing doctors. This was a mistake. I now regret my decision.Gained the 40 lbs back.Would have liked to have kept the 40 lbs off. I can concentrate better and do not feel like I am in a "fog". However, I also feel the migraines returning and feel the shocking sensation shoot across my brain prior to a migraine. If zonegran works for you...do not discontinue it. I'm sorry I did. Published: October 26, 2008 ::

My seizures began immediately after an auto accident in Oct of 2002. I was first placed on Neurontin what further debilitated me and I even had grand mal on this drug. Lamictal caused Stevens-Johnsons syndrome. Keppra put me in a coma. Tegratol reduced my seizures and along with the addition of a seizure alert dog gave me some independence. After adding Zonegran, my seizures ceased. Beware of generic though, they contain lactose as an inert ingredient that is not generally made known to doctors and pharmacists. I am severly lactose intolerate and got very sick before we discovered the lactose hidden in the 4 100mg generic Zonegran I was taking daily. As soon as we switched to brand name and make sure it is always brand name ordered by doctor and approved by insurance I have been great since 2006. Published: July 04, 2008 ::

I took this drug for MANY years as migraine prevention. I started at 100mg when that was the only one available and slowly lowered my dosage until I finally was able to go off it. It worked wonders, I went from having 2-4 migraines a week to 1 a month and then none at all. I have stopped the zonegran for a few months now and I have not suffered a migraine! Published: November 26, 2008 ::

I think meds work differnt for everyone. I was on Trileptal for 2 years. I gained 50 lbs and I was still have seizures. My doc finally changed me to Zonegran and I think it is a miracle drug. I lost the 50 lbs I gained and nest of all... I have been seizure free for almost 7 years. He told me I could go off of it if I wanted to but I am too afraid that I will have one while driving and I don't want to take that chance! Published: September 17, 2008 ::

I take it for sever cluster headaches. Several pills a day but works great. Better than the other 5 seizure meds I tried. And the side effects are minimal compared to how I feel. ED being my biggest complaint along with hyperactivity. Published: June 25, 2008 ::

I have been presribed this medication for cronic pain, it has allowed me to cut down on narcotic pain meds like oxycotin Published: December 01, 2007 ::

This drug was perscribed to me for a purpose of nothing to do w/seizures. it was perscribed for helping me with mantal clarity and ability to be able to stay focused in thinking while going through depression from divorce - it worked great Published: November 13, 2007 ::

Serious kidney and liver problems have guided my specialist to now instruct me to withdraw from this drug Published: October 04, 2008 ::