Generic vs Brand name drugs - NEWS!

After a recent survey by the Epilepsy Foundation, they have released a statement saying that although they support reducing medication costs by the use of generic medications where advisible, in some cases the medications may not have the same formulation, strength of efficacy across different generic brands and between brand name and generic formulations of the same medications. Therefore, the possible risks and benefits must be weighed carefully, and the patient and doctor must be informed, and the patient monitored carefully to ensure that no harmful effects are evidenced by such a change.

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Medical Articles

Members of our Professional Advisory Board, who are also epilepsy specialists have contributed informative articles on diverse subjects for us. Please click on a link below to read these fascinating articles.

 

The Stimulating Future of Epilepsy Treatment.   By Lawrence J. Hirsch, MD.

This article seeks to explore some of the current research and possible novel treatments for people with seizures that do not respond to the usual medications. read more

 

Sudden Unexpected Death In Epilepsy (SUDEP).   By W. Allen Hauser, MD.

This article explains a rare, but much feared, condition which can sometimes strike people with epilepsy. read more

 

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