Alternative Therapies for Seizures: Promises and Dangers

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

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