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The Epilepsy Foundation of Louisiana will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.  The Epilepsy Foundation is a not-for-profit, volunteer health agency and an affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation.

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Epilepsy Patient Protection Bill

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Current Louisiana law does not require pharmacies to provide notification when substituting anticonvulsant prescriptions. While small changes in medication type or dosage normally will have little to no effect on patients with other types of medical conditions, substitutions can have a significant impact on patients with epilepsy including serious side effects and breakthrough seizures. It is vital that you and your physician are fully aware of any change in your anticonvulsant medication.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida has introduced legislation in the Louisiana House (HB660). The Epilepsy Patient Protection Bill requires a pharmacist to notify the patient and physician when substituting an epilepsy medication. To further protect patients,

If you have experienced a medication substitution, we want to hear your story.

Please contact us at (800) 960-0587 if you have experienced the following:

• Your prescription has been changed without your knowledge
• Your medicine has ever looked different when you picked it up.
• Your pharmacist tells you that the substituted prescription was exactly the same as what you had received before

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Complaint Form 

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only, and should NOT be construed as any type of medical or legal advice or treatment.  All cases of epilepsy are different and only a certified physician can properly treat any given individual.