Question

Our child has had epilepsy for some time and occasionally experiences hand tremors after taking antiepileptic drugs. Is this a side effect of the medication?

Answer

Hello, hand tremors are one of the possible side effects of taking antiepileptic drugs. Different medications can cause different side effects, which are often include drowsiness, delayed reactions, lack of energy, gastrointestinal reactions, liver and kidney damage, and so on. Most of these side effects are tolerable.