Reasons For Seizures
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It is bad enough to have Multiple Sclerosis but sometimes this disease is associated with having other health disorders. Some MS patients, for example, will have a seizure disorder in addition to having MS. The Mayo Clinic reports that:
"Epileptic seizures occur more frequently in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in the general population. A 2003 overview of research indicates a seizure prevalence of 2.3 percent in adults with multiple sclerosis. In the general population (thos...
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Expert & Community Posts
005/12/08 #2 - Can a migraine cause a seizure in a person that does not have epilepsy?
By Ask the Clinician , Health ExpertFull Question:Can a migraine cause a seizure in a person that does not have epilepsy If so how,... Read more »
Osteoporosis and Down's Syndrome
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert...(www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=26426) outlines what can occur -- a violent seizure of the... Read more »
"Black Box" Warnings
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...of suicidal thoughts. Both were developed as anti-seizure medications, but were prescribed to me... Read more »
Why Must I Take My Meds??
By Dr. Diana L Walcutt , Health Expert...homicidal thinking. Benzodiazepines: psychosis, seizures, even death. Seizure medications... Read more »
Health Guide
Vyvanse
...the following: Heart disease or congenital heart defectModerate to high hypertensionEpilepsy other seizure disorderTics or Tourette’s SyndromeArteriosclerosisOveractive ThyroidGlaucomaAnxiety,... Read more »Adderall and Adderall XR
...of any of the following: Heart disease or congenital heart defectHigh blood pressureEpilepsy other seizure disorderTics or Tourette’s SyndromeArteriosclerosisOveractive ThyroidGlaucomaAnxiety,... Read more »Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA
...of any of the following: Heart disease or congenital heart defectHigh blood pressureEpilepsy other seizure disorderTics or Tourette’s SyndromeArteriosclerosisOveractive ThyroidGlaucomaAnxiety,... Read more »Daytrana
...should be taken to monitor possible complications. Some studies have shown an increase in the risk of seizures while on stimulant medication. Most of these patients have either a personal or... Read more »10 Medical Conditions That Share Symptoms with ADD/ADHD
...concentration. This would not be considered to be a food allergy, but a reaction to chemicals in the food.Seizure DisordersSome children with mild seizures can experience seizures lasting only a... Read more »Images
Medications
...Also report the use of drugs which might increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold) when... Read more »
...Effects, and Notes sections.) Clozapine can also cause seizures, especially in higher doses. Let... Read more »
...including rifampin, St. John's wort, certain anti-seizure medications including ... Read more »
...including rifampin, St. John's wort, certain anti-seizure medications including ... Read more »
...blockers such as felodipine; cisapride; certain anti-seizure drugs such as carbamazepine and... Read more »
Related News
Ditching Epilepsy Meds is Dangerous
July 01, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Statistics show up to 50 percent of people with epilepsy fail to take their anti-seizure medications according to doctor's... Read summary »
Stopping Anti-Seizure Meds Safe for Kids
December 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals it is generally safe to stop anti-seizure medications in children with epilepsy who have been seizure-free... Read summary »
Seizures During Pregnancy Linked to Premature Babies
August 28, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with epilepsy who have seizures during pregnancy appear more likely to give birth to pre-term, small or low-birth-weight... Read summary »
Children Newly Diagnosed With Epilepsy at Risk for Cognitive Problems
August 24, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Children who have normal IQs before they experience a first seizure may develop problems with language, memory, learning and... Read summary »
Mothers who take valproate risk kids with low IQ
June 09, 2009Children whose mothers took the anti-seizure medication valproate while pregnant have IQs that are six to nine points lower than average, a new study... Read summary »
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