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Is VNS Therapy Better Than Keppra For Treatment Of Seizures?
Yes, I have been taking Keppra for seizures with many side effects and my doctor suggested that I might want to consider the VNS therapy implant. My question is when should I are a doctor decide that I need to go through the VNS implant verses taking Keppra?
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
Hi,
VNS therapy is used in seizures which cannot be controlled with drugs. Generally, it's not used alone rather rot is used with drugs.
If you have a bad experience with Keppra you can use other anti seizures drugs. If drugs don't work, we recommend VNS.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
VNS therapy is used in seizures which cannot be controlled with drugs. Generally, it's not used alone rather rot is used with drugs.
If you have a bad experience with Keppra you can use other anti seizures drugs. If drugs don't work, we recommend VNS.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
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