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665 questions · 683 findings · 44 reviews · Headline outcomes only

No studies found 254 · 37.2%GRADE not reported 21 · 3.1%Very low 148 · 21.7%Low 193 · 28.3%Moderate 61 · 8.9%High 6 · 0.9%

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate vs valproate

50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency · participants with generalised epilepsy

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in 50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate vs valproate

Frequency of adverse effects ‐ dizziness ( · participants with generalised epilepsy

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ dizziness ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate vs valproate

Frequency of adverse effects ‐ malaise ( · participants with generalised epilepsy

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ malaise ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate vs valproate

Frequency of adverse effects ‐ sleepiness ( · participants with generalised epilepsy

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus valproate showed no clear difference in frequency of adverse effects ‐ sleepiness ( compared with valproate alone (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus Chinese herbs vs Chinese herbs alone

50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency · children (0‐18 years) with generalised epilepsy

Summary of findings: needle acupuncture plus Chinese herbs showed no clear difference in 50% or greater reduction in seizure frequency ( compared with chinese herbs alone (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review
  • Acupuncture for epilepsy 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
    RR 1.13 [0.97, 1.31]
    2 studies · 120 participants
    Moderate