Patient's question:
The child developed symptoms at 4.5 months, and it took a month before they went to the hospital for examination. The seizures were severe, occurring almost every hour. Later, they were hospitalized and the condition was controlled. The hospital diagnosed primary epilepsy and prescribed Keplar. Now, the child takes 0.125g each time, twice a day, and hasn't had a seizure for a month. The doctor said epilepsy medication needs to be taken for at least three years. Will epilepsy medication have side effects? Will there be drug dependence? What are the side effects of Keplar? I heard it affects the liver. Is long-term use of this type of medication bad for the child? Especially since he's just six months old. Will taking it for three years affect him?Doctor's answer:
Apilimod is used as adjunctive therapy for partial seizures in adults and children aged 4 and older with epilepsy. This medication has many adverse reactions, but it is not harmful to the kidneys; many patients with kidney damage also use this drug. Adverse reactions: very common fatigue, nervous system disorders: very common drowsiness, common forgetfulness, ataxia, convulsions, dizziness, headache, hyperkinesis, tremors. Psychological and mental changes: common irritability, depression, emotional instability, hostility, insomnia, neuroticism, personality changes, abnormal thinking.