Abstract
In a prospective study of the efficacy of the ketogenic diet in children with severe, refractory epilepsy, data were collected on medication changes over 1 year. Cost reductions in medications were calculated over the first year and estimated for a second year. Fifty-seven percent of the children stayed on the diet for 1 year, and 74% of these children had their number of medications reduced. Forty-eight percent of children who stayed on the diet were on no medications at 12 months follow-up. Daily medication costs were reduced by nearly 70%.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 469-471 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of child neurology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Clinical Neurology