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Cannabinoid Use in Pediatric Epilepsy
Journal article

Cannabinoid Use in Pediatric Epilepsy

Abstract

Cannabidiol has shown promising effects on reducing seizure frequency in children and adults with selected epilepsy syndromes. In this narrative brief review, we provide an update on the use of cannabidiol in pediatric epilepsy including the indications for its use, clinical efficacy, adverse effects, requirements for monitoring and regulations.

Authors

Whitney R; Jauhari P; Jain P

Journal

Indian Pediatrics, Vol. 62, No. 4, pp. 300–305

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

4 2025

DOI

10.1007/s13312-025-00015-7

ISSN

0019-6061