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Trileptal does not appear to prevent migraine
Contrary to some reports, the epilepsy drug Oxcarbazepine ( Trileptal ) does not appear to prevent migraine. The nearly five-month study involved 170 men and women at clinics across the United States with half of the group receiving a daily dose of Oxcarbazepine; the other half took placebo. B... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2008| Raking: 0.14285714285714
Antiepileptics linked to risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior
The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) issued new information to health care professionals to alert them about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in patients who take drugs called antiepileptics to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine headaches, and other conditions. ... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2008| Raking: 0.11111111111111
Essential tremor: first guidelines for treatment
Three times more prevalent than Parkinson's disease, essential tremor involves uncontrollable shaking of the hands, arms, head or voice. The largely hereditary neurological condition can begin in early adulthood and worsen with age. In an effort to help physicians and patients best cope with ... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2005| Raking: 0.16666666666667
Complications of Lyrica withdrawal in postherpetic neuralgia
Neurological complication may result from rapid withdrawal from Pregabalin ( Lyrica ). A report, published in the journal Annals of Neurology describes a serious adverse event experienced by a participant in a clinical trial that may raise a new caution about the use of antiepileptic drugs for c... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2005| Raking: 0.14285714285714
Development of epilepsy: key role for astrocytes
A study, published in Nature Medicine found that star-shaped brain cells that are often overlooked by doctors and researchers as mere support cells appear to play a key role in the development of epilepsy. It's one of the first times scientists have produced firm evidence implicating the cell... (Leggi Articolo) anno: 2005| Raking: 0.14285714285714