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Natural treatment for primary generalized seizure disorder? had one seizure two yrs ago. now on lamictal 50 b.i.d.

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Dr. John Baker answered

Specializes in Neurology

Natural: There are little safe and well studies 'natural' epilepsy treatments. None of the anti epileptic medications are truly natural. No herbal remedy truly has epileptic suppression in a way pharmacologically that makes since. Anxiolytics similar to valerian root have some benzodiazepine receptor agonism and therefore could aid in seizure suppression, but this is not recommended.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Hanul Bhandari answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

See below: "natural" remedies such as herbs, etc. Have not been proven to manage epilepsy, especially generalize epilepsies as well as medications (those too have their limitations) do. If you have not had a seizure in 2 years, you may speak to your neurologist about options and management options at this point. Hope that helps!

Answered 11/18/2015

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