Seizures Come in Many Shapes and Sizes
August 7, 2011
Absence Seizures These are common in children and are often associated with learning difficulties. This seizure type is often undiagnosed.
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Is Epilepsy Contagious?
August 7, 2011
No. In approximately 75% of all cases of epilepsy there is no known cause.
Health Canada updates safety information for Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)
August 5, 2011
Health Canada Endorsed Important Safety Information on TRILEPTAL (oxcarbazepine): Association of TRILEPTAL (oxcarbazepine) with life-threatening dermatological reactions and multi-organ hypersensitivity In April 2005, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. distributed a letter to Canadian healthcare professionals concerning the updated consumer information for Trileptal tablets and oral suspension. Trileptal is used as a monotherapy or adjunctive therapy to…
Health Canada updates safety information on Lamictal (lamotrigine)
August 5, 2011
Health Canada Endorsed Important Safety Information on LAMICTAL (lamotrigine): Important Safety Information Concerning Interactions of the Anti-epileptic Drug Lamictal In September 2004, GlaxoSmithKline Inc. distributed a letter to Canadian healthcare professionals concerning the safety of the anti-epileptic drug, Lamictal. Women who combined Lamictal with their birth control pills have reported the following: seizures unexpected pregnancies…
