Patient's question:
My son is 12 years old and has epilepsy. He was prescribed Depakote oral liquid and Topamax for medication. During the medication period, he occasionally has a few episodes of seizures every month. Why is this happening? Is it normal? Is it possible that the dosage of the medication is not enough?Doctor's answer:
Hello! If there are still seizures during medication, it indicates insufficient dosage or poor drug efficacy. Epilepsy can also be triggered by environmental factors, physical condition, diet, and emotions. It is recommended to supplement with more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin D. A deficiency in Vitamin B6 and Vitamin D can promote epilepsy attacks. Vitamin B6 is found in meat, whole grains, and legumes. It is best to avoid consuming beef, lamb, eggs, shrimp, and other seafood, as they are considered "trigger foods."