Treatment FAQ

which is a drug that would be used in the treatment of epilepsy?

by Grady Schultz Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Many medications are used in the treatment of epilepsy and seizures, including: Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol, others) Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) Valproic acid (Depakene)Feb 24, 2021

Which drug is used during epilepsy?

Lamotrigine is indicated as an adjunctive therapy for partial seizures, primary generalized tonic–clonic seizures, and generalized seizures of Lennox–Gastaut syndrome in patients two years of age or older.

What are 4 drugs to treat epilepsy?

Medicines used to treat epilepsy Carbamazepine, clobazam, clonazepam, eslicarbazepine, ethosuximide, gabapentin, lacosamide, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, perampanel, phenobarbital, phenytoin, pregabalin, primidone, rufinamide, sodium valproate, tiagabine, topiramate, vigabatrin and zonisamide.

What are anticonvulsant drugs used for?

Anticonvulsant medications are FDA approved to treat seizures and many other medical conditions unrelated to seizure disorders.

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