Patient's question:
Hello, I am a patient with epilepsy and have been taking carbamazepine for several years. There have been some changes in the treatment because I haven't been improving. Now I am taking carbamazepine and diazepam, twice a day, with each dose containing 1.5 tablets of each medication. However, there is still no improvement, and my condition has even worsened slightly. Most of my seizures occur at night, while I am asleep, around 12:00 and 1:00 AM, and I also have a few during daytime naps. Now, the seizures are more frequent, happening once or twice a week. I would like to ask if carbamazepine and diazepam are still suitable for me to continue taking.Doctor's answer:
You may have developed resistance to the two medications mentioned above due to long-term medication use, so they may no longer be suitable for you now.Recommendation: Moreover, long-term use of Western medicine has significant side effects. I suggest using fish bladder, green vitriol, lead, and cinnabar, each ground into fine powder, mixed evenly. Take it in the morning before meals. This method can effectively control epilepsy attacks. Of course, you should also maintain a positive mood and a light diet in your daily life, as these are all ways to prevent epilepsy from recurring.