CBD Medicine to Treat Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition with recurrent seizures. Despite the growing number of medications, one third of patients are suffering from persistent seizures because of drug resistance. Treatment goals for epilepsy are no seizures, no side effects, as soon as possible, but they are too often unmet.
CDB Drug for Epilepsy Approved by FDA
For centuries, people have been using cannabis to treat epilepsy. In the last two decades, the medical use of cannabis has become popular for three reasons
(1) being a “natural” alternative treatment;
(2) the significant discovery of a complex cell-signaling system responsive to cannabis, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) within our bodies;
(3) successful patient stories, such as Charlotte (Read CNN News reported the Charlotte’s story: Medical cannabis stopped a child's severe seizures)
In 2018, FDA of the U.S. approved a new CBD drug Epidiolex to treat seizures, with strong evidence that CBD, a natural compound derived from the cannabis plant, significantly reduces epilepsy symptoms.
CBD goes beyond seizure control alone. It also relieves the adverse effects associated with anti-seizure medications, effectively reduces anxiety and depression, and significantly improves sleep and the overall quality of life for patients.
How does CBD oil stop seizures?
Endocannabinoids within our bodies function as an on-demand mechanism. CBD helps to activate CB1 receptors in the nervous systems, stops seizures by decreasing the release of seizure-inducing neurotransmitter in brain, and protects the brain against ‘over excitement’ and damage.
CBD epilepsy care, begins your best life
If you failed with traditional medication on epilepsy, CBD can help you keep control, and effectively reduce or even end seizures. Read more patients stories and contact us.