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Increase in Seizures Seen in Kids With H1N1 Flu
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MONDAY, Sept. 20 (HealthDay News) “Children made ill by the 2009 pandemic H1N1 swine flu virus suffered more seizures and other nervous system problems than those with seasonal flu, a new report reveals…”
Tags: children, complications, H1N1 swine flu, more seizures, status epilepticus
UPDATE: AED Suicide Risk…
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July 28, 2010 Medical News Today
“While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a warning of an increased risk of suicide for all epilepsy drugs, a new study shows that only certain drugs may increase the risk. The study is published in the July 27, 2010, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology…
Tags: anti-epilepsy drugs, depression, new study, risk, suicide
Vimpat For Uncontrolled Partial-Onset Seizures
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A recent multi-center study has confirmed earlier study results that 400 mg/day of Lacosamide (Vimpat) provides a good balance of efficacy and tolerability for patients with uncontrolled partial-onset seizures (POS), and doses of 600mg/day may provide additional benefit for some patients.
DEEPLY DISCOUNTED DRUGS WITHOUT INSURANCE
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Believe it or not, you can save BIG bucks at the drugstore around the corner (some prescription, some generic and some of both, depending upon the pharmacy) if you just do a little homework…
Tags: Costco, deep discounts, drugs, generic, prescription, Walgreen's, Walmart
Great Epilepsy Resources
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Below are some helpful epilepsy links — websites for support, awareness and useful information.
Tags: Epilepsy, epilepsy resources, forums, information, links, support, treatments
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