seizures and medications side effects
(Epilepsy foundation). The most commonly used treatment for seizures is medication. Medications control seizures in about two-thirds (64%) of people with epilepsy. Many people have trouble with medication due to all the side effects. Often, people with epilepsy will say that the side effects are “worse than the seizures.” Even if the seizures have stopped, they may be having side effects every single day, making life miserable. Many people have been looking for other options such as CBD oil. The New England Journal identified the most popular seizure medications and listed some of the most common side effects. Side effects included; sleepiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, depression, weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, psychosis, sedation, drowsiness, irritability, and agitation. An article in Pharmacological Reviews...