Amino Acids

[Nakamova]

L-Arginine does have both pro- and anti-convulsant activities, but not reliably or predictably so. Its effects vary depending on difference glutamate receptors in your brain, and the levels of different neurotransmitters. (L-Arginine has no ability to stop seizures once they've started.) There's no way to predict its effect on you in terms of seizure control.

It can lower blood pressure and also mess with many chemicals and electrolytes in the blood, potentially causing high potassium, high chloride, low sodium, and/or low phosphate. For some, loe blood pressure and/or electrolyte imbalances are a seizure trigger, so another reason to proceed with caution.

Your best bet is to check with your doctor. If he gives you the go-ahead, get it as a prescription than as a herbal supplement -- herbal supplements are unregulated and can vary widely in terms of dosage, increasing any risks.