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Has Anyone Tried Epidiolex The New CBD Med ?
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I have been taking Briviact and Lamotragine. Epidiolex was available and my Doctor suggested it. The dosage was at first very small. We settled on is 2.5 ML, AM and PM. They would have liked me… read more

CBD Oils Vs. Epidiolex
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My doctor has tried signing me up for the new Epidiolex CBD Oil. I have questions on these topics. Have any of you tried the new Epidiolex and haven't or had any seizures while taking this? What is the difference between this specific "Epidiolex" and other CBD Oils that could be offered?

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I was taking a medication when being treated for Breast Cancer. Whatever the AED was, the Cancer doctor had to prescribe the chemo and radiation again. To replace what I was taking, Onfi (Clobazam)… read more

Is It Possible To Shift From Allopathic Medicines Like Keppra Etc To CBD Oil Only?
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I want to be treated my seizures by only CBD oil, as it is organic only, is it possible?

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CBD oil or cannabis can't do what real AEDS can to stop epileptic seizures. It can calm central nervous system to ease stress or anxiety. Used as an add on with AEDs only. Organic or not a drug is… read more

Epidiolex
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My interest in it is because my health care insurance just listed it as a covered drug, with a co-pay of $40/month, much cheaper than what I'm spending on CBD right now. At one time my epileptologist… read more

How Successful Has Epidiolex Been In Controlling Your Seizures?
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Epidiolex For Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
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Hi, is anyone using Epidiolex for temporal lobe epilepsy? If so, what dosage of cbd and what other drugs are also being used? Thanks much

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I’ve read quite a few studies on cbd and epilepsy. Most revolve around Epidiolex and the dosage they list is between 10mg/kg and 20mg/kg twice a day. I weigh about 170 pounds so that’s about 77kg… read more

Has Anyone Heard Of A New AED Med Called Epidiolex.
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The FDA is suppose to be approving this new medication. From what I read there is suppose to be cannabis in this. Is that true or is it a synthetic version of cannabis. If anyone has an appt, maybe bring it up and get some info off it. I would like to know more about this. I’ll even try and remember when I have my next appt. Thank you

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I will do

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My son have trouble sleeping. Is this normal in epileptics?

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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , I’m definitely not on the. I’m on 5 other prescriptions brands . 1 or more of those probably have the side effect of my insomnia.

Hopefully, when my DBS power box is on and… read more

Epidiolex Users Would You Share Your Experience ?
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We have been given approval to start epidiolex and understand we will be jumping through the insurance hoops. Keppra had been a debilitating med for my son-depression,anger,weight gain.
I’d like to hear from others that have used this fda approved cbd.

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That’s the first thing I said- fiber and probiotics . I don’t even know where you’d get banana flakes. I will be checking up on our progress toward getting this med on Monday so I’ll ask about it.

Does Anyone Take Epidiolex?
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I will ask my brothers Neurologist if they can prescribe Epidiolex, does anyone take this medication? How is it working for you?

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