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Epilepsy and anesthesia…

May 22, 2023
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Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) cause unique considerations for patients with epilepsy because skipping, or even delaying, a single dose, can result in seizures.

Strategies for avoiding or minimizing skipped doses are paramount in the care of patients with epilepsy.

Posted in Epilepsy, Research
Tags: anti-convulsant, anti-epileptic drugs, Benzodiazepines, IV form, medication, pro-convulsant, surgery, triggers, type of epilepsy

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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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Epilepsy and anesthesia…

Phylis Feiner Johnson