i have a child 7 years old he has absence seizure from 3 month he takes keppra 100mg/ml 4.3ml twice a day he was for 45 days without convulsion and later it begin to appear the doctor prescribed 6.3ml twice a day but useless after that he takes with keppra depakin chrono 500mg 1 tablet morning and 1/2 tablet evening he was only 1 week without convulsion and later with stronger with blue lips for 50 seconds and it was daily or twice a day we make calcium analysis it is 3.4 low and ammonia 65 heigh can i withdrawal depakin and use other drug
HelloWelcome here. I can understand your concerns. Depakene can cause raised ammonia levels. You must with Chat Doctor. Serum calcium levels must be corrected as this can be a contributory factor for seizures. Other anti-epileptics can be considered like option or digital. Please consult your pediatrician before changing the dose/