Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that affects the nervous system. Epilepsy causes abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which leads to seizures. There are many types of seizure medication, all ...

Epilepsy presents differently in each person. The condition has a range of symptoms that varies. Convulsions can be one sign of epilepsy. However, people often experience epilepsy without ever having ...

Valproate and gabapentin are seizure medications commonly linked to weight gain. Other ASMs, like topiramate or lamotrigine, may lead to weight loss. Some may not affect weight. Certain medications ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting 3.4 million Americans or 1 in 26 over a lifetime. The hallmark of epilepsy is seizures caused by abnormal bursts of electrical ...

A preliminary study of people with diabetes suggests that use of glucose-lowering GLP-1 drugs may be linked to a lower risk of developing epilepsy. The study was published in Neurology. Glucagon-like ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists have been linked to a reduced risk for epilepsy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Results of an observational study showed that patients taking GLP-1s were 16% less likely to ...

ATLANTA — Epilepsy experts are getting a better picture of the long-term safety and efficacy of azetukalner, a novel and potent Kv7 potassium channel opener, in patients with treatment-resistant focal ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists were tied to a 16% lower risk of epilepsy in adults with type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide was associated with the strongest risk reduction. Epilepsy is an underrecognized ...