A good overview of the current use of cannabis for the treatment of epilepsy. The authors carried out a review of the literature and four papers were selected for the final analysis. The authors found cannabis may reduce seizures with refractory epilepsy however it's success may be affected by the cause of the epilepsy, other anti-epileptic drug usage and a therapeutic dose has yet to be established. They cite a number of positive side effects including improved sleep, alertness and mood. They conclude more research is needed, including randomized controlled trials.
Neale, M. 2017. Efficacy and safety of cannabis for treating children with refractory epilepsy. Nursing Children and Young People, September 29 (7) p 32-35
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