New drug against epilepsy

• April 29, 2024

After 10 years without the presence of any drug that would reflect a better effectiveness in the treatment of epilepsy , compared to the existing ones, was presented in Mexico to Lacosamide , product that ensures an improvement in patients up to 70%.

In this regard, the neurologist Sergio Córdova , member of the Neurology Service of the Spanish Hospital of Mexico , said: "So far there is no magic pill to heal the epilepsy , but various tests show that Lacosamide It is a safe and more efficient product, since the dropout of patients with epileptic seizures are reduced by 70%, as is the recurrence of seizures. "

For its part, the neurologist Lilia Núñez , Head of the Neurology Service of the National Medical Center November 20 , said: "It is a safe medicine. You have to remember that the epilepsy it is a health problem that requires medical attention, but it is surrounded by serious and frequent social and emotional repercussions and this drug helps them to improve their quality of life, congratulations ".

The drug has some side effects such as vomiting, sleep, headache: "This is normal, there is no drug that does not produce something adverse, but undoubtedly, it is more important to benefit people with epilepsy than these adverse effects, "said doctor Córdova.

Lacosamide of the UCB Laboratories Mexico and Latin America has a cost of 2 thousand pesos and is intended to be in the basic table of medicines of the Federal Ministry of Health (Ssa)

However, there is good news, the VivEpilepsia Club supports patients who live with epilepsy. Through a socioeconomic study they can be helped, so that the club covers 50% of the cost of the medication. For more information visit: www.vivepilepsia.com or contact us at 52-61-67-39 and next door at no cost 01800-000-8483

Video Medicine: Epilepsy patient married and seizure-free after new treatment at Mayo Clinic (April 2024).