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New Seizure Rx Gets FDA Go-Ahead
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for a drug that is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant.

New Rx for Rare Form of Epilepsy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat seizures linked to Dravet syndrome.

Common Seizure Medication Recalled
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public about a recall of a common seizure medication.

New Seizure Rx Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication for seizures.

Lyrica Generic Is a Go
Lyrica is now available as a generic.

Reducing Stress to Reduce Seizures
Stress-reducing techniques may help reduce seizure frequency in people with epilepsy, a new study found.
Spotting Seizures
Researchers are hard at work trying to develop new medical devices to help recognize seizures, but in the meantime, you can learn to spot seizures to help keep your family and friends safe.
Seizure Rx Now Approved for Kids
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of a seizure medication to allow it to be used in children ages 4 to 17.
Epilepsy on the Rise
The number of Americans with epilepsy appears to be on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Epilepsy Rx: Old Vs. New
Some older patients with a new epilepsy diagnosis may be getting older anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), which could have more side effects and potential drug interactions than the new ones, according to a new study.
Seizure Rx May Cut Dosing in Half
Who wants to take medication twice a day when you can take it once a day?
New Guidance for Prolonged Seizure Treatment
When seizures go on for too long, they can put patients' lives at risk. And doctors now have some new guidance on how to treat patients with prolonged seizures.
Wear Purple for Epilepsy Awareness
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and this year's themes are #DareTo Go the Distance and #DareTo Be Seizure Smart.
Rx Shows Promise for Epilepsy Patients
Epilepsy patients may have a new way to fight seizures. A new medication may reduce the number of seizures these patients have.
Epilepsy Rx During Pregnancy May Put Kids at Risk
Pregnant women face many choices as they prepare for the baby's arrival. And new research suggests that moms-to-be with epilepsy may have an extra decision to make about their medication.
Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet May Trim Epileptic Seizures
Medication can keep many adults with epilepsy from having seizures. For some, though, medication doesn't work. But new research suggests that diets low in carbs and high in fat may help.
Marijuana Compound May Treat Epilepsy
Medical marijuana has been used to treat nausea and lost appetite in some patients. New research suggests it may also prevent seizures in patients with epilepsy.
Five Neurosurgery Treatments to Question
In an effort to connect doctors and patients, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation puts out updated recommendations on the best treatment options. The latest installation of the ABIM Choosing Wisely series focuses on neurology.
It Might Be More Than Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which individuals experience seizures. But often children with epilepsy have other health concerns as well.
Wait and Watch Approach May Be Better for AVM
Sometimes, treating a patient may lead to worse outcomes than if the patient was not treated. When it comes to tangled vessels in the brain, this may be one of those times.