How Do Patients With Epilepsy Use Herbal and Botanical Therapies?

Neurologists should be aware of safety data and drug interactions.

Neurology Reviews. 2017 February;25(2):12

January 30, 2017|Epilepsy Resource Center

—Jake Remaly

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