My friend has a history of epilepsy and she was on valproic acid while receiving treatment with Meopenem, still she had an episode of seizure. Why?
Before starting treatment with Meopenem it is crucial to inform your doctor about any prior history with other medications This is especially important because drugs like Meopenem have the potential to interfere with valproic acid a medication commonly used to treat epilepsy When these medications interact it can lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of valproic acid which may ultimately result in an increase in seizure occurrences It is therefore possible that the recent episode of seizures is a direct consequence of this drug interaction In cases like these it is generally recommended for the doctor to consider prescribing an alternative medicine that would not have the same interaction with valproic acid By informing your healthcare provider about your medical history and any medications you are currently taking you can help ensure that the most appropriate and effective treatment plan is chosen for you