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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
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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
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Is VNS Therapy Better Than Keppra For Treatment Of Seizures?

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