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American Epilepsy Society Position Statement

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American Epilepsy Society Position Statement [1]
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Thursday, July 16, 2015

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Safety concerns coupled with a lack of evidence of efficacy in controlled studies result in a risk/benefit ratio that does not support use of marijuana for treatment of seizures at this time. Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers are reminded that use of marijuana for epilepsy may not be advisable due to this lack of information on safety and efficacy. 

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