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Can ganaxolone be started in an adult?

iatroX medicinesPublished 17 August 2026Reviewed 17 August 2026

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Starting treatment in adults is not recommended because efficacy and safety have not been established. Someone who benefited before adulthood may continue after turning 18.

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