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Entries for the ‘Anticonvulsants’ Category

Anticonvulsant Medications Explained

Clip thanks to www.medstores.net Anticonvulsants are a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of epileptic seizures. Anticonvulsants are also increasingly being used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, since many seem to act as mood stabilizers. The goal of an anticonvulsant is to suppress the rapid and excessive firing of neurons that start [...]

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Treat Epilepsy Effectively Using Anticonvulsant Medication

Treat Epilepsy Effectively Using Anticonvulsant Medication Today more and more people are suffering from epilepsy and need better treatment methods. Topamax is one of the best used anticonvulsant for controlling epilepsy. This is well used with other medicines to control the types of seizures. Topamax also referred to as generic topiramate is helpful in treating [...]

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Novel Treatment Avenues for Bipolar Depression Going Beyond Lithium

Novel Treatment Avenues for Bipolar Depression Going Beyond Lithium Dr McIntyre is associate professor of psychiatry and pharmacology, University of Toronto, and head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, Toronto. Ms Cha is a research assistant in the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network. Read more on Psychiatric Times

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Study Adds New Understanding To Status Epilepticus In A Veteran Population

Study Adds New Understanding To Status Epilepticus In A Veteran Population Status epilepticus (SE) is a true medical and neurologic emergency. To better understand the causes, treatment approaches and associated outcomes among SE patients, investigators at the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System retrospectively reviewed all SE cases treated within their system over an [...]

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Anticonvulsants: Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

A pharmacist explains how Lamictal works, why doctors prescribe this anticonvulsant, and common side effects of the drug.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com Video Rating: 3 / 5

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