Two thirds of patients weaned from anti epileptic drugs have remained seizure free, according to the biggest study of its kind on anti convulsants. ...
As we delve deeper into the mysterious world of prescription drugs and drug approval, we keep coming up with questions that begin with 'How come . . .?' The latest 'How come?'
The ketogenic diet The ketogenic diet is relatively successful in controlling epilepsy, and has been found to help a variety of seizure types - from myoclonic to infantile spasms.
The majority of neurologists in a recent survey admit that they do little to protect the bones of patients taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).
The antiepileptic drug lamotrigine (marketed as Lamictal) is yet another drug that is being used for a different purpose than that for which it was originally intended. ...
A range of epilepsy drugs can cause serious skin disorders, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. ...
Q:Our son Ian died last year. He was 35, mentally handicapped and had epilepsy. He lived with us at home. He used to take Epilim, Tegretol and folic acid every day. Last year he was prescribed ...
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My wife has had a bad experience with the drug tramadol (brand name Zydol), featured as your Drug of the Month (WDDTY vol 8 no 10) in January 1998,
THE DRUGS DON'T WORK: So why are more and more being prescribed for bi