Suggest treatment for seizures in smokers
Patient: i m am 52 yrs old. i have complex partial seizures, extreme anxiety, add, and the dreaded menopause. I take 4 draws from a marijauna cigarette daily and it seems to help tremendously. I know what pot does to a teenagers brain. Is it harming mine? Doctor: Hi,  There are several good, effective and safe drugs to treat complex partial seizures. These include Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Lamotrigine, etc. Regarding marijuana, its role is not proven, and moreover, it is not the first line treatment for complex partial seizures.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist