References for Dravet Syndrome

Author: Dr. Rachita Narsaria

Editor: Suchitra Chari

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Jan 03, 2017
Last Updated on Jan 13, 2017

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Taghreed Friday, March 10, 2017

you talked about everything related to this syndrome except possible medication or combination of medications. i approached many neurologists in different countries and they were not able to find such combination of medication that could control the seizures. He still takes different medicines but no real effect.

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