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GlossaryEpilepsy

neurological disorder causing recurrent, unprovoked seizures

Epilepsy, also known as Seizure Disorder, is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. These seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which can lead to a variety of symptoms ranging from brief lapses in attention or muscle jerks to severe and prolonged convulsions. The condition can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery, but it requires careful diagnosis and treatment by a healthcare professional.

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research Reproductive dysfunction in women with epilepsy: recommendations for evaluation and management

107 citations , August 2002 in “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry”

Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.

research Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy

46 citations , December 2014 in “Epilepsy & behavior”

Some antiepileptic drugs can cause weight gain and hair loss, especially in women.

research GABA_Areceptor modulation by neurosteroids in models of temporal lobe epilepsies

40 citations , December 2012 in “Epilepsia”

Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.

research Levetiracetam in the Treatment of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies

38 citations , November 2005 in “Epilepsia”

Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.

research Chapter 7 Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy

34 citations , January 2008 in “International Review of Neurobiology”

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

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community Anyone with Epilepsy or had Epilepsy taking Finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 9 months ago

A 28-year-old male noticed hair thinning and is considering treatments like minoxidil and finasteride but is concerned about finasteride's potential effects on epilepsy. He has tried microneedling, tretinoin, and minoxidil with slight improvement.

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