February 12, 2016 – Epilepsy Society The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first 3D-printed pill called Spritam levetiracetam. Manufactured by American pharmaceutical company Aprecia, the drug is used to control seizures in people with epilepsy. A 3D printer will be used to lay down the active and…...
Marijuana-Based Drug Found to Reduce Epileptic Seizures
March 14, 2016 – The New York Times Epidiolex contains almost pure cannabidiol, a component of the marijuana plant that does not make people high. Credit via GW Pharmaceuticals An experimental drug derived from marijuana has succeeded in reducing epileptic seizures in its first major clinical trial, the product’s developer…...
Medical marijuana in Florida: Compassion a good bet on ballot
March 23, 2016 – Orlando Sentinel Two years ago, the medical marijuana constitutional amendment was on the ballot. Even though a majority of Florida voters supported it — 58 percent — it failed to meet the 60 percent threshold needed for passage. There was a strong and well-financed opposition that…...
Medical Marijuana and Epilepsy
Article and Information courtesy of the Epilepsy Foundation of America. Visit their website to learn more. What to do about the medical use of marijuana (cannabis) as a potential treatment for a number of neurologic conditions, including epilepsy, is a hotly debated issue. There are legal issues surrounding access to cannabis, as…...
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