Absence seizures usually require no first aid. They are brief and almost never associated with falling or injury. If absence seizures occur in a cluster, it may be wise to remove a child from sports, swimming, or other potentially...
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 ETP New - Absence Seizures
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ETP New - Atonic Seizures
What are they like?
Here's a typical story: "When Bob has a 'drop' seizure, he falls to the ground and often hits his head and bruises his body. Even if I'm right next to him and prepared, I may not catch him. Even with carpet...
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ETP New - What are the effects of gabapentin on seniors?
Doctors have prescribed gabapentin for many people over 65 with good results. Many of these prescriptions are to treat conditions other than epilepsy, and some are prescribed for seniors who have experienced only one seizure.
Because...
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ETP New - What are the effects of Phenytek on seniors?: Basic
Doctors have prescribed phenytoin, the medicine in Phenytek, to people over 65 for many years with good results. These seniors do have a few special problems, however.
Most seniors take more medicines than younger people, so...
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