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Introduction
Epilepsy is characterized by unprovoked, recurring seizures that disrupt the nervous system and can cause mental and physical dysfunction. In the U.S., about 2.5 million people are affected by epilepsy and seizures. About 10% of the American population will experience at least one seizure during their lifetime.
Expert & Community Posts
05/12/08 #5 - Migraine since concussion, nerve atlas?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...May she had a spell where she passed out and had seizure-like activity. Tests show it wasn't a... Read more »
6/23/08 - Topamax dosage for two-year-old child with seizures?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...dosage of Topamax for a 2 year old?2 year old having seizures dosage 15 mg was instructed by... 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 »
FDA Alert for Antiepileptic Drugs (Also Used for Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Neuropathic Pain, etc.)
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertThe FDA has analyzed reports of suicidal behavior or ideation from placebo-controlled clinical... 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 »Dexedrine
...of any of the following: Heart disease or congenital heart defectHigh blood pressureEpilepsy other seizure disorderTics or Tourette’s SyndromeArteriosclerosisOveractive ThyroidGlaucomaAnxiety,... Read more »Focalin and Focalin XR
...a family history of any of the following: Heart disease or congenital heart defectEpilespy other seizure disorderTics or Tourette’s SyndromeAnxiety, Tension, Agitation or any other psychiatric... Read more »Valproate Unsafe for Migraine Prevention During Pregnancy
...take more than one neuronal stabilizing agent at a time during pregnancy since taking more than one seizure drug has also been found to increase the risk of birth defects compared to taking... Read more »Images
Medications
...(ox-kar-BAY-zih-peen)Uses This medication is used to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).... Read more »
...used in combination with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Levetiracetam... Read more »
...speech If you have several different types of seizure disorders, you may experience a... Read more »
...ketoconazole and itraconazole, quinidine, certain anti-seizure drugs including ... Read more »
...certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine),... Read more »
Related News
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 »
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 »
Diabetes and Dementia
April 23, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Diabetics who suffer severe hypoglycemia may be at greater risk of developing dementia. Many diabetics suffer from hypoglycemia... Read summary »
Earlier Vaccination Saves Babies? Lives
November 12, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A simple shift in your baby's vaccination schedule may... Read summary »
Drug Linked to Birth Defects
August 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Women who take epilepsy drugs while they're pregnant may be putting their children's health at risk. New research from Ireland... Read summary »
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