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ETP New - Alcohol
Doctors and pharmacists are constantly warning patients with epilepsy about the effects of alcohol. If you have epilepsy, alcohol consumption can have serious consequences. Although moderate alcohol consumption is not associated...
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ETP New - Assessing Risks for Seizure Emergencies
Some people may have easy to control seizures and never have emergency situations. However, there are some factors that may make a person more likely to have uncontrolled seizures and seizures emergencies. It’s important to know...
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ETP New - Dosing and titration of Mysoline: Advanced
Mysoline must be introduced gradually, and a low starting dose is advisable. Here is an example of a typical schedule for building up to the desired level of Mysoline for an older child or adult:...
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ETP New - Efficacy of phenytoin
Phenytoin is highly effective and may be the most commonly used antiepileptic medication in North America. Its effectiveness in controlling seizures has been extensively studied...
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ETP New - Impact of Seizure Emergencies
Single seizures generally do not cause damage or injury to the brain. However, a number of very serious and potentially life-threatening complications could occur if seizures last too long or occur repeatedly, one after the other...
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ETP New - Knowing When Seizures Need Additional Help
Nearly all seizures end on their own, but you need a plan on what to do if your seizures don’t stop as expected. This section will help you coordinate what type of interventions can be done or given if you have a seizure that needs...
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ETP New - Knowing When to Call for Emergency Help
Sometimes, despite the best treatment, a situation can develop that requires emergency medical help. For example, clusters of seizures may start occurring closer together or seizures last longer than normal. It’s important to talk...
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ETP New - Missed medication
Does missing medications cause seizures?
Yes, it can. Missing doses of seizure medicine is almost certainly the most common cause of so-called breakthrough seizures in people whose seizures are usually well controlled. It also can...
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