Seizure: Seizure 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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Seizure 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 affe...learn more »
OxcarbazepineOxcarbazepine is in a group of drugs called anticonvulsants, or antiepileptic drugs. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures...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 medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seiz...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 in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Clorazepate affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced a...learn more »
ClonazepamClonazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Clonazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and...learn more »
AcetazolamideAcetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic anhydrase is a protein in your body. Acetazolamide reduces the activity of this protein...learn more »
Phenytoin (oral)Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures...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 »