If left undiagnosed or untreated, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can prove frustrating for kids and their families. Watch our video to find out how ADHD is diagnosed and treated.
Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, symptoms, stimulants, Adderall, Focalin, Ritalin, behavioral
Life with epilepsy is hard for anyone but for kids it can be particularly tough. Learn about a new treatment approach that may help minimize some unwanted side effects.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, neurologic disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizure, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure medications, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet
Accepting a diagnosis of epilepsy can mean a life-long commitment to medication. Listen to the story of a young woman who found the right balance for the control of her seizures.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, neurological disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure medications, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet
Deciding on treatment for the seizure disorder epilepsy involves balancing several factors, including the kinds of seizures being treated and antiseizure medication side effects. Doctors agree that being on one drug at the lowest possible dose, monotherapy, is the best plan for minimizing drug interactions and reducing medication side effects.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, grand mal, petite mal, osteoporosis, neurological disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet
In the past, treating kids with epilepsy might have meant using a combination of drugs that had unwanted side effects. Now it's possible for kids to take only one drug with fewer side effects.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, osteoporosis, neurologic disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures,Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine,carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure medications, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet
If your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learn about the treatment options available.
Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, symptoms, stimulants, adderall, focalin, Ritalin, behavioral
If an adult with ADHD does not seek help, there can be serious consequences. Learn the ADHD basics and how it affects some adults.
Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, symptoms, stimulants, adderall, focalin, behavioral, depression,
Learn more about treatments for adults with ADHD, and some possible risks associated with these treatments.
Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, symptoms, stimulants, adderall, focalin, behavioral, depression, adhd treatment risks
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