Articles categorized as Epilepsy

Does Cannabidiol Help a Rare Type of Epilepsy?

Cannabidiol, a component of cannabis without psychoactive properties, may reduce drop seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

Can You Trust Foreign-Made Generic Medicines?

If you've ever wondered where your shirt was made all you have to do is look at the label. Too bad you can't tell where your generic medicines came from.

Is Cannabidiol Oil Helpful for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy?

Researchers report that cannabidiol oil can reduce the frequency and severity of seizures suffered by people with hard to treat epilepsy.

Cannabidiol Oil Solved Severe Seizure Problem and Painful Neuropathy

Medical marijuana is now legal in many states but many people are unaware of the pros & cons. Does cannabidiol oil work for hard-to-treat pain and epilepsy?

Will Medical Marijuana Ease Pain and Prevent Dementia?

Many doctors think the idea of medical marijuana is an oxymoron. How could a drug of abuse be beneficial? Surprisingly, the research suggests it could be.

Do People with Epilepsy Have Fewer Seizures on Cannabidiol?

Researchers are testing cannabidiol, a compound derived from marijuana, to see if it is useful in calming hard-to-treat seizures.

Is Marijuana the Last Chance for Kids with Epilepsy?

Cannabidiol, a compound extracted from marijuana, may be able to help control seizures in children with epilepsy, but research is still inconclusive.

Gabapentin for Pain Drove Patient to Brink of Suicide

Gabapentin is prescribed for pain and many other health problems. But the drug can trigger serious side effects including depression and suicidal thoughts.

Generic Seizure Medicine Let Him Down

Hope for New Epilepsy Treatment

How Good Is Generic Anti-Epilepsy Drug?

Generic Epilepsy Drug Leads To Seizure