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| Title | Marijuana: an effective antiepileptic treatment in partial epilepsy? A case report and review of the literature. |
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| Author(s) | Mortati K, Dworetzky B, Devinsky O. |
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| Journal, Volume, Issue | Rev Neurol Dis. 2007 Spring;4(2):103-6. |
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| Major outcome(s) | Significant improvement of epilepsy with the use of cannabis. |
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| Indication | Epilepsy | Abstract |
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| Medication | Cannabis | Although more data are needed, animal studies and clinical experience suggest that marijuana or its active constituents may have a place in the treatment of partial epilepsy. Here we present the case of a 45-year-old man with cerebral palsy and epilepsy who showed marked improvement with the use of marijuana. This case supports other anecdotal data suggesting that marijuana use may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment in some patients with epilepsy. Although challenging because of current federal regulations, further studies are needed to examine the role of marijuana in the treatment of this disorder. |
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| Route(s) | Inhalation |
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| Participants | 1 patient with cerebral palsy and epilepsy |
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| Design | Uncontrolled case report |
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| Type of publication | Medical journal |
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| Address of author(s) | Departments of Neurology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY. |
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