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Epilepsy Drugs & Epilepsy Cures

Once-a-day epilepsy drug may prevent seizures as well as twice-a-day drug

A new study suggests that an epilepsy drug that can be taken once a day may control seizures as well as a drug that must be taken twice a day, according to a preliminary study. Ref. Source 6l.

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If its successful and the side effects are minimal then this could open up a world of freedom for all affected from the sudden surprise of epilepsy.

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Connection found between memory mechanisms, resistance to epilepsy

A genetic change in the protein eEF2K creates resistance to epileptic attacks, thereby creating the possibility of a new treatment for the disease, show the surprising results of a new study. Ref. Source 4x.

Cures Epilepsy and Drugs Epilepsy

I would love to see a drug that is developed that will allow those with seizures a better life. I have close relatives that suffer from seizures so wanting them to have a better quality of life is important to me. I know finding a good solution with few or slight drawback would be great.

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Cannabis-based medicine may cut seizures in half for those with tough-to-treat epilepsy

Taking cannabidiol may cut seizures in half for some children and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy, according to new information from a large scale controlled clinical study. Cannabidiol is a molecule from the cannabis plant that does not have the psychoactive properties that create a 'high.' Ref. Source 7n.

Epilepsy Drugs & Epilepsy Cures

I have heard about using Cannabis as a treatment for epilepsy, and have to say that so far the results look really hopeful. Mind you, I'm not saying we should prescribe it for everything. Long-term studies about the effects that this has on people from starting in their early years would make for a more thorough treatment. That being said, if a person wants to take the risk and use Cannabis to treat their seizures since nothing else is working, I think we should not deny them that.

Epilepsy Drugs & Epilepsy Cures

Mozart may reduce seizure frequency in people with epilepsy. A new clinical research study has found that a Mozart composition may reduce seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy. Source 5o.

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Epilepsy brain implant does not transform patients’ sense of self or personality but offers them new insights into illness, study shows. A next-generation brain implant currently in clinical use for treating refractory epilepsy -- to help prevent symptoms including seizures -- does not induce changes to patients' personalities or self-perceptions, a new study of patient experiences shows. Source 2j.