Marijuana derivative reduces seizures in people with treatment-resistant epilepsy

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - 19:02 in Health & Medicine

Cannabidiol (CBD), a medical marijuana derivative, was effective in reducing seizure frequency and well-tolerated and safe for most children and young adults enrolled in a year-long study, researchers report. These latest findings provide the first estimates of safety, tolerability and efficacy of prescription CBD in children and adults with severe, highly treatment-resistant epilepsy.

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