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New devices may help some epilepsy patients who are not seizure-free after taking medications.
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Before anti-seizure drugs are approved for use, they go through rigorous testing. But do these trials tell us everything we need to know? Learn what doctors are saying about the real world experience of epilepsy medications.
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Join our panel of experts as they discuss various standard treatment strategies for epilepsy and the factors doctors and patients should consider as they make decisions about their treatment.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, treatment, medications, anti-epileptic medications, surgery, EEG, electroencephalogram, dilantin, phenytoin, gum changes, side effects, tegretol, carbamazepine.
In the past, treating kids with epilepsy might have meant using a combination of drugs that had unwanted side effects. Now it's possible for kids to take only one drug with fewer side effects.
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Deciding on treatment for the seizure disorder epilepsy involves balancing several factors, including the kinds of seizures being treated and antiseizure medication side effects. Doctors agree that being on one drug at the lowest possible dose, monotherapy, is the best plan for minimizing drug interactions and reducing medication side effects.
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Children whose epilepsy is not controlled through medications may want to consider alternatives. Learn about one option that is growing in popularity.
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Anti-seizure drugs are effective for many with epilepsy, but about one-third of patients may need additional help. Learn what options are available when seizures aren't controlled by medications.
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Nearly half of all patients treated for epilepsy find it hard to take their medications as directed. Learn what steps you can take to stick with treatment and keep seizures under control.
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Epilepsy does not have to stand in the way of a pregnancy. The best way to ensure a safe and healthy baby is to discuss your treatment options with your doctor.
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Pregnancy can present a variety of challenges to women with epilepsy. Learn what you can do to keep your baby healthy.
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Life with epilepsy is hard for anyone but for kids it can be particularly tough. Learn about a new treatment approach that may help minimize some unwanted side effects.
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A child's brain is different from an adult's, of course. But now researchers are finding how these differences can lead to improved epilepsy treatment of kids.
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New devices may help some epilepsy patients who are not seizure-free after taking medications.
Keywords: epilepsy, anti-seizure medications, refractory epilepsy, medication resistant epilepsy, seizure free, alternatives, experimental devices, Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulator, brain, electrical pulse, thalamus, electricity, seizure activity, Neurospace Responsive Neruotransmitter, RNS, intracranial antiepileptic drug delivery system, locally, reservoir, dizziness, tiredness, weight gain, gene-based therapies
Many people with epilepsy also experience depression. What can you do?
Keywords: depression, epilepsy, seizures, psychiatric conditions, psychiatry, phychiatrists, physcologists, episode, link, uni-directional, bi-directional, relationship, depressive disorder, anti-seizure medication, anti-convulsant medication, isolation, isolating behavior, irritability, poor frustration tolerance, severe depression, suicide, suicidal behavior, hospitalization, psychotic symptoms, psychosis, antidepressant medcations, quality of life,
Epilepsy drugs are important for controlling seizures. Although highly effective, they can produce various side effects. Learn which treatments are most appropriate for you.
Keywords: Epilepsy, defined as the condition of chronic, recurrent, unprovoked seizures, affects approximately 3 million people in the United States. Epilepsy can be treated in a number of ways, including surgery and diet, but it's most commonly controlled through the use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). Although AED's are largely effective, they can have a wide range of significant side effects, and a patient and their physician need to tailor a drug regimen that compliments a patient's needs and goals.
While dehydration is a common concern for runners, especially during a marathon, experts now say that too much water can be worse. Learn the right way to stay hydrated.
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A pacemaker is a battery-powered device that sends signals to the heart to help it beat properly. Tune in to find out more about these life-saving devices.
Keywords: Pacemaker, syncope Bradycardia, Atrial fibrillation, Heart failure,wire, lead, surgery, irregular heartbeat, incision, hematoma, pacemakers,
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