gamma-linolenic-acid and Seizures

gamma-linolenic-acid has been researched along with Seizures* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for gamma-linolenic-acid and Seizures

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Status epilepticus associated with borage oil ingestion. Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, 2011, Volume: 7, Issue:2 The use of herbal and complementary medicine is common. Many herbal products are known to produce serious adverse effects. Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis) an abundant source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and Borage oil has been promoted as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, diabetic neuropathy, and menopause-related symptoms. We report a case of status epilepticus in a patient who consumed borage oil for one week. Topics: Acyclovir; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Borago; Diethylcarbamazine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; gamma-Linolenic Acid; Humans; Lorazepam; Pentobarbital; Phenytoin; Plant Oils; Seizures; Status Epilepticus; Treatment Outcome	2011

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Status epilepticus associated with borage oil ingestion.

Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, 2011, Volume: 7, Issue:2

The use of herbal and complementary medicine is common. Many herbal products are known to produce serious adverse effects. Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis) an abundant source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and Borage oil has been promoted as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, diabetic neuropathy, and menopause-related symptoms. We report a case of status epilepticus in a patient who consumed borage oil for one week.

Topics: Acyclovir; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Borago; Diethylcarbamazine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; gamma-Linolenic Acid; Humans; Lorazepam; Pentobarbital; Phenytoin; Plant Oils; Seizures; Status Epilepticus; Treatment Outcome

2011