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 refer to uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain. Symptoms of seizures range from mild to severe and can lead to death. A number of factors can lead to seizures including brain tumor, injury, and fever. Antiseizure medications may help prevent seizures.
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Seizures (Epilepsy) Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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PregabalinPregabalin 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 »
OxcarbazepineOxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain...learn more »
LevetiracetamLevetiracetam 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 »
TopiramateTopiramate 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 »
FosphenytoinFosphenytoin is an anticonvulsant that works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures...learn more »
Divalproex SodiumDivalproex sodium affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures...learn more »
LamotrigineLamotrigine is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »
GabapentinGabapentin 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 »
MethsuximideMethsuximide is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »
EthosuximideEthosuximide is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant...learn more »
ClorazepateClorazepate 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 »
ClonazepamClonazepam 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 »
AcetazolamideAcetazolamide 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 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 AcidValproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures...learn more »
Carbamazepine (oral)Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain...learn more »