Doctors in new warning about epilepsy drug valproate
Results of a Europe-wide review of the epilepsy drug valproate, known to cause birth defects, has resulted in the Government sending strengthened warnings to all prescribing doctors and pharmacists.
Brain's natural valium could stop seizures, scientists say
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have found that a naturally occurring protein secreted only in discrete areas of the mammalian brain may act as a Valium-like brake on certain types of epileptic seizures.
Light therapy for people with epilepsy
Bright light therapy – commonly used to treat seasonal affective disorder – can reduce levels of depression and anxiety in patients with epilepsy, according to new research published online today by the British Journal of Psychiatry. Epilepsy Society’s consultant neuropsychologist Dr Sallie Baxendale was the lead researcher in the study of more than 100 patients with focal epilepsy not controlled by medication
Temporary delay in delivery of Epilim and Frisium
We have been informed by Sanofi that there has been a temporary delay to the delivery of some medicines including Epilim and Frisium.
What do the manifestos mean for people with epilepsy?
As you are deciding who to vote for in the General Election on 4 July, we have highlighted some of the key issues in the party manifestos, that may be of relevance to people affected by epilepsy.
Medication update
We have been informed by Teva UK that Zonisamide 25/50/100mg is currently out of stock.