This retrospective cohort study described the obstetric and neonatal outcomes, antiseizure medication (ASM) use, and types of seizures in pregnant women with epilepsy (PWWE). Data collected from the medical records of 224 PWWE aged < 40 years with controlled or refractory...
Dihydroergotamine (DHE 45) can be administered intravenously or by nasal spray; this medication cannot be used if a triptan has been used within the preceding 24 hours. Diclofenac potassium for oral solution (Cambia) is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication approved for the treatment ...
Dihydroergotamine (DHE 45) can be administered intravenously or by nasal spray; this medication cannot be used if a triptan has been used within the preceding 24 hours. Diclofenac potassium for oral solution (Cambia) is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication approved for the treatment ...
Both parts of the brain are involved in this type of seizure. As a result, the entire body is affected when someone experiences a generalized seizure. It may happen when nerve cells in both parts of the brain misfire and may cause the individual to fall or blackout, as well as cause mu...
What are the most common triggers of a seizure? Sleep deprivation, fever, substance use, stress, flashing lights, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, and not following medication protocols are some of the most common seizure triggers. How can one manage or control seizures?
If you have a history of suicidal thoughts If you have any other medical problems, such as chronic pain or you take blood thinners Your preference, such as wanting to avoid a medication that might cause weight gain Gene Testing for Antidepressant Treatment ...
Medications have a variety of types. Some of the common types include analgesics (pain relief), anticonvulsants (reduce seizure activity), and antibiotics (treat bacterial infections. What is an example of medication? Three examples of medication are hormonal birth control pills, antihistamines, and...
Anti-seizure medications such as Mysoline (primidone) Benzodiazepines such as Klonopin (clonazepam) Botulinum toxin injected into specific muscle groups, typically to treat tremors affecting the head and voice Parkinsonism Despite the name, Parkinsonian tremor is not always caused by Parkinson’s disease...
to individuals experiencing migraines. In extreme cases, when migraines are frequent and intensely painful, preventative medication may be prescribed. These can include drugs like beta blockers (e.g. propanolol), antidepressants, e.g. amitriptyline, and certain anti-seizure drugs (e.g. topiramate)...
What types of seizures are seen in children? The kind of seizure a child has depends on whether the whole brain is affected or just a certain part of it. The brain has billions of nerve cells that continually communicate with each other through tiny electrical signals. If too many of these...