For Chrissy Nettekoven Spears, that moment was when she had her first seizure, over a decade ago.
Many people with epilepsy have a variable number of seizures, but for Spears, the number was high.
After a winding path of doctor appointments, she was ultimately diagnosed with epilepsy.
And that was liberating.
Starting onXCOPRI (cenobamate tablets) CVis what ultimately enabled Chrissy to significantly reduce her focal seizures.
hey see fullPrescribing InformationandImportant Safety Informationfor more information about XCOPRI.
Chrissys experience is her own.
Individual results may vary.
Always talk to your doctor with any questions.
Keep reading for three epilepsy misconceptions that Spears wants to set straight.
The key, she notes, is adapting your mindset.
I had to reconcile that and realize its just different.
It didnt make me any worse of a mom.
It just made me a different mom.
Misconception 3: Epilepsy looks the same for everyone.
The final point she stresses is that epilepsy looks different for everyone living with it.
Because advocating for yourself is the first step toward making the possibility of zero seizures your reality.
Photo: Chrissy Nettekoven Spears
For more information about XCOPRI, like visitwww.xcopri.com.
It is very important to increase your dose of XCOPRI slowly, as instructed by your healthcare provider.
Nervous system problems:XCOPRI may cause problems that affect your nervous system.
Talk to your health care provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You and your healthcare provider will decide if you should take XCOPRI while you are pregnant.
The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of antiepileptic medicine during pregnancy.
you might enroll in this registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or go to www.aedpregnancyregistry.org.
Talk to your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
These are not all the possible side effects of XCOPRI.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
It is not known if XCOPRI is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
kindly see additional patient information in theMedication Guide.
This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or your treatment.
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