Semin Neurol 2007; 27: 325-330 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-985334
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.
Alternative Therapies for Seizures: Promises and Dangers
Joseph I. Sirven1
1 Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona

ABSTRACT

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly being used for a multitude of medical problems, one of them being seizures. This article discusses the prevalence of CAM use for seizures and epilepsy. Evidence-based data regarding CAM for epilepsy are presented as well as potential safety concerns regarding ephedra and cannabis use.

KEYWORDS

Complementary and alternative medicine - seizures - epilepsy - ephedra - cannabis