Overview
What is epilepsy?
What are the main signs and symptoms of epilepsy?
How is epilepsy diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for epilepsy?
Have any supplements been studied for epilepsy?
How could diet affect epilepsy?
Are there any other treatments for epilepsy?
What causes epilepsy?
Examine Database: Epilepsy
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Cannabidiol may reduce seizure frequency in people with drug-resistant epilepsy
In this meta-analysis of 6 randomized controlled trials in a total of 1,334 participants with drug-resistant epilepsy, cannabidiol reduced seizure frequency 32% more than a placebo.
Associations between the intake of B vitamins and neuropsychiatric disorders
How much vitamin D for children with epilepsy?
Vitamin D levels among individuals with epilepsy
A ketogenic diet high in polyunsaturated fat reduces seizure rates but causes gastrointestinal side effects
Frequently asked questions
References
Examine Database References
- Seizure Frequency - Jo Sourbron, Sylvia Klinkenberg, Sander M J van Kuijk, Lieven Lagae, Danielle Lambrechts, Hilde M H Braakman, Marian MajoieKetogenic diet for the treatment of pediatric epilepsy: review and meta-analysisChilds Nerv Syst.(2020 Jun)
- Seizure Frequency - Martin-McGill KJ, Bresnahan R, Levy RG, Cooper PNKetogenic diets for drug-resistant epilepsy.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-06-24)
- Seizure Frequency - Mhanna A, Mhanna M, Beran A, Al-Chalabi M, Aladamat N, Mahfooz NModified Atkins diet versus ketogenic diet in children with drug-resistant epilepsy: A meta-analysis of comparative studies.Clin Nutr ESPEN.(2022 Oct)
- Seizure Frequency - Devi N, Madaan P, Kandoth N, Bansal D, Sahu JKEfficacy and Safety of Dietary Therapies for Childhood Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.JAMA Pediatr.(2023 Mar 1)
- Seizure Frequency - Devinsky O, Marsh E, Friedman D, Thiele E, Laux L, Sullivan J, Miller I, Flamini R, Wilfong A, Filloux F, Wong M, Tilton N, Bruno P, Bluvstein J, Hedlund J, Kamens R, Maclean J, Nangia S, Singhal NS, Wilson CA, Patel A, Cilio MRCannabidiol in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy: an open-label interventional trialLancet Neurol.(2016 Mar)
- Seizure Frequency - Hess EJ, Moody KA, Geffrey AL, Pollack SF, Skirvin LA, Bruno PL, Paolini JL, Thiele EACannabidiol as a new treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complexEpilepsia.(2016 Oct)
- Seizure Frequency - Devinsky O, Patel AD, Cross JH, Villanueva V, Wirrell EC, Privitera M, Greenwood SM, Roberts C, Checketts D, VanLandingham KE, Zuberi SM, GWPCARE3 Study GroupEffect of Cannabidiol on Drop Seizures in the Lennox-Gastaut SyndromeN Engl J Med.(2018 May 17)
- Seizure Frequency - de Oliveira VG, de Almeida NB, Radmann GC, de Oliveira Santos BFThe efficacy of cannabidiol for seizures reduction in pharmacoresistant epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Acta Epileptol.(2025 Mar 17)
- Seizure Frequency - Akhondian J, Kianifar H, Raoofziaee M, Moayedpour A, Toosi MB, Khajedaluee MThe effect of thymoquinone on intractable pediatric seizures (pilot study)Epilepsy Res.(2011 Jan)
- Seizure Frequency - Ranganathan LN, Ramaratnam SVitamins for epilepsy.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2005-Apr-18)
- Cognition - Lybzikova GN, Iaglova ZhS, Kharlamova IuSThe efficacy of phenotropil in the complex treatment of epilepsyZh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova.(2008)
- Plasma Vitamin D - Bashiri FA, Hudairi A, Hamad MH, Al-Sulimani LK, Al Homyani D, Al Saqabi D, Kentab AY, Al Khalifah RAVitamin D Supplementation for Children with Epilepsy on Antiseizure Medications: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Children (Basel).(2024 Sep 28)