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7 myths about medication – and the facts behind them

December 2, 2025
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Misconceptions about medicine are as common as pills on a pharmacy shelf.

We could all use a healthy dose of the truth.

Cleveland Clinic drug information pharmacist Katie Stabi, debunks seven of the most common myths about medications below:

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, Tips
Tags: AEDS, anti-epilepsy drugs, medication myths, medicine misconceptions

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I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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