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Seizures (Epilepsy) Topic Guide

Seizures (Epilepsy) Seizures (Epilepsy):

Epilepsy (seizure disorders) is a neurological condition that causes a series of jerking movements and loss of consciousness. Seizures are caused by disordered electrical activity in the brain rooted in a seizure disorder like epilepsy or a number of other primary causes. Seizures can be managed with medication.

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Seizures in Children
Seizures in Children A seizure occurs when the brain functions abnormally, and can affect different parts of the brain and body. The types of seizures which most often occur in children are febrile, neonatal, and epileptic. Seizures may be partial or general. Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the seizures.

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pregabalin Pregabalin

Pregabalin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Pregabalin also aff...learn more »

vigabatrin Vigabatrin

Vigabatrin is an anti-epileptic medicine, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »

zonisamide Zonisamide

Zonisamide is a sulfa drug with anti-convulsant effects...learn more »

oxcarbazepine Oxcarbazepine

Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain...learn more »

levetiracetam Levetiracetam

Levetiracetam is used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 1 month old. The Spritam brand of this medicine ...learn more »

tiagabine Tiagabine

Tiagabine is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »

topiramate Topiramate

Topiramate is a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant. Topiramate is used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. ...learn more »

fosphenytoin Fosphenytoin

Fosphenytoin is an anticonvulsant that works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures...learn more »

divalproex sodium Divalproex Sodium

Divalproex sodium affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures...learn more »

lamotrigine Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »

gabapentin Gabapentin

Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures ...learn more »

felbamate Felbamate

Felbamate is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »

ethotoin Ethotoin

Ethotoin is an anti-epileptic medicine, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »

primidone Primidone

Primidone is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »

methsuximide Methsuximide

Methsuximide is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »

ethosuximide Ethosuximide

Ethosuximide is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »

clorazepate Clorazepate

Clorazepate is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Clorazepate affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced and cause anxiety or seizures./...learn more »

clonazepam Clonazepam

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced. Clonazepam is also a seizure medicine, ...learn more »

acetazolamide Acetazolamide

Acetazolamide reduces the activity of a protein in your body called carbonic anhydrase. Blocking this protein can help reduce the build-up of certain fluids...learn more »

phenytoin (oral) Phenytoin (oral)

Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant medication that is used to control seizures. Phenytoin does not treat all types of seizures, and your doctor will determine i...learn more »

valproic acid Valproic Acid

Valproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures...learn more »

carbamazepine (oral) Carbamazepine (oral)

Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain...learn more »