Epilepsy Talk
Depressing news about popular painkillers
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If you thought you were depressed before, wait till you finish this paragraph.
Researchers say popular painkillers could block the effects of antidepressants like Celexa, Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac or Lexapro…
Tags: acetaminophen, Advil, Aleve, antidepressants, Celexa, Lexapro, Motrin, negative consequences, NSAIDS, painkillers, Paxil, Prozac, SSRIs, Tylenol, Zoloft
$112 billion new Alzheimer’s drug in question
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Getting the FDA to retract a decision is like getting the toothpaste back in the tub, after it’s been squeezed out…
Whether it’s “yes” or “no,” there is no “maybe so”.
A good example is the new all star Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab.
Tags: $112 billion costs, &56000 a year, alzheimer's, FDA, Medicare, not proven, side effects
Epilepsy Without Vaccinations — The Risks
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I started this article assured that vaccinations of children with epilepsy was a definite no-no.
And boy, was I surprised.
Basically, medical research has proved me wrong. Real wrong. Including COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tags: accurate information, anti-vaccine propaganda, autism, children unprotected from disease, COVID-19, Dravet Syndrome, Epilepsy, false claims, Febrile Seizures, measles, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, misinformed, risks and benefits, Vaccination still the best option
Epilepsy Generics: Yes, No or Maybe So?
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Almost everybody considers generic drugs a no-brainer. You get significant savings without any (noticeable) change in your treatment.
But they’re not epileptic. And they don’t walk the tightrope of a delicate neurological balance.
Treating depression is no laughing matter. Or is it?
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When you think of treating depression, your mind often goes to antidepressant pills, pills, and more pills. Sometimes all for naught.
According to research published in the World Journal of Psychiatry, up to 15% of people diagnosed with depression don’t respond to traditional medication.
And around 35% say that antidepressants only offer partial relief from widely available treatments, highlighting the need for medication that works in different ways.
Sleep and Seizures. How Much Is It Costing You?
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Sleepless nights. Exhausted afternoons. Confusion. Memory loss. Trouble with concentration, mood swings and of course, seizures.
Which may increase in frequency or severity. Or even contribute to intractable seizures.
It seems like an endless cycle.
Is it a headache, an aura, a migraine, a seizure, or perhaps ALL four!
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If you’ve had migraines with an aura that triggered an epileptic seizure, you might have experienced migraine-induced epilepsy.
Another name for this phenomenon is migralepsy…
Medical Marijuana — It’s Here to Stay…
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Let’s face it. The time has come.
Even the FDA has opened its eyes with new clinical trials.
Although the AMA chooses to keep their heads in the sand. For now.
It used to be popular to debate the merits and dangers of medical marijuana.
For example, it could lead to addiction. Like cocaine. (Oh please!)
But now, there’s clinically proven scientific proof, with more to come…
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