Search results for "Epilepsy"
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Topic HubEpilepsy
Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders Research Hub
203 studies on cannabinoids and epilepsy. Includes Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut, and treatment-resistant epilepsy. FDA-approved Epidiolex data included.
Q&ANeurologyWell-Studied
What is the evidence for CBD in treating childhood epilepsy?
The strongest evidence in cannabis medicine. FDA-approved Epidiolex (pharmaceutical CBD) reduces seizure frequency by 40-50% in Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in multiple RCTs.
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Topic HubCompound
CBD (Cannabidiol) — Compound Profile
Comprehensive pharmacology of CBD — 5-HT1A, TRPV1, GPR55 mechanisms, FDA-approved Epidiolex, drug interactions (CYP3A4/2C9), and 6,200+ indexed studies.
Topic HubResearchers
Orrin Devinsky, MD — Researcher Profile
Led pivotal Phase 3 trials of Epidiolex for Dravet syndrome and LGS (NEJM 2017, 2018). Established the first FDA-approved cannabis-derived medicine. NYU Langone.