Katelyn Lewis has been seizure-free since having surgery to control her epilepsy in December 2009. Since then, her life has changed dramatically for the better, and she’s preparing to enter Confederation College in the autumn. Katelyn, the recipient of an OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Award for 2013, is planning to attend Confederation College’s one-year medical assistant…
Apotex Inc. has reported a shortage of Apo-Gabapentin 600 mg tablets. The estimated resupply date for this medication is June 15, 2013. If you take Apo-Gabapentin, 600 mg tablets, contact your pharmacy for more information and ask if the medication is in stock. For more information about drug shortages, see Epilepsy Ontario’s list of frequently asked questions. For…
Finding a patient’s correct epilepsy medication and dosage can be a matter of trial and error for doctors, but there are things people living with seizure disorders can do to assist in the process. The first challenge for doctors is often making the right diagnosis, says Dr. Peter Carlen, a neurologist at Toronto Western Hospital’s…
April 18, 2013 — Pamela-Anne Kinney’s story of reducing the amount of her medication to control tonic-clonic seizures underscores the importance of people living with epilepsy having strong relationships with their doctors — and being advocates for their own health. Kinney, 48, has been affected by seizures since she was 16, after being struck by…
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