Daily smoker. I try to only stick to certain strains like Panama Red or Jack Herrer. I’m mostly an indica smoker. I started heavily when I was on Keppra
July 19
There are people out there who were able to have a some form of control.
Since everyone is different, results differ from person to person
July 16
Great question! Some people with epilepsy do report that marijuana helps reduce their seizures. One MyEpilepsyTeam member shared that they used to have seizures once or twice a month and after using marijuana became seizure-free, crediting it as helpful. However, another MyEpilepsyTeam member tried medical marijuana and Show Full Answer
Great question! Some people with epilepsy do report that marijuana helps reduce their seizures. One MyEpilepsyTeam member shared that they used to have seizures once or twice a month and after using marijuana became seizure-free, crediting it as helpful. However, another MyEpilepsyTeam member tried medical marijuana and didn't enjoy their first experience with it.
So results really do vary from person to person. There is some promising research around CBD (a non-intoxicating component of cannabis) for epilepsy. One study of 137 people found a 55% decrease in focal seizures with CBD use. The FDA has also approved a CBD-based medication called Epidiolex for certain seizure disorders.
That said, smoking marijuana comes with some important cautions:
- It can interact with anti-seizure medications
- Dosing is hard to control since each plant varies
- Some high-potency or synthetic marijuana has actually been linked to triggering seizures
- It can affect lung health over time
It's really worth having an open conversation with your neurologist before trying it, so they can help weigh the potential benefits against any risks specific to your situation.
July 16
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