A research team consisting of epilepsy specialists and epidemiologists (persons who study the causes and control of diseases) reports on a study that answered an important but simple question:
Do anti-seizure drugs cause reductions in bone density?
Why ask this question?
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Epilepsy,
Medication IssuesTags:
Actonel,
AEDS,
Boniva,
Calcium,
Carbatrol,
Dilantin,
FDA,
Fosamax,
Mysoline,
Osteomalacia,
Osteopenia,
Osteoporosis,
Phenobarbital,
Tegretol,
Vitamin D
After talking to a famous epileptologist, I learned that calcium is really a two-edged sword. Which surprised (and scared) me.
I’ve always read that calcium was imperative if you were taking anti-epilepsy drugs — especially Dilantin. Even if your doc “forgot” to tell you!
Posted in
Epilepsy,
Medication Issues,
ResearchTags:
benefits,
bone mineral density,
Calcium,
calcium rich foods,
controversy,
DEXA scans,
Dilantin,
Epilepsy,
heart disease,
Mysoline,
Osteopenia,
Osteoporosis,
Phenobital,
risks,
supplements,
Tegretol,
Valproate,
Vitamin D
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