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Overview
Treatment is targeted primarily to: assist the patient in adjusting psychologically to the diagnosis and in maintaining as normal a lifestyle as possible reduce or eliminate seizure occurrence avoid side effects of long-term drug treatment Simple and complex partial seizure...[read article]
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Tests for Seizures
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An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
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Prescribed Medications for Seizures
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certai... More
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PREGABALIN (pre GAB a lin) is used to treat nerve pain from diabetes, shingles, and fibromyalgia. It is also used to control seizures in epilepsy. More
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ACETAZOLAMIDE (a set a ZOLE a mide) is used to treat glaucoma and some seizure disorders. It may be used to treat edema or swelling from heart failure or from other... More
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM (dye VAL pro ex SO dee um) is used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent mig... More
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MEPHOBARBITAL (me foe BAR bi tal) is a barbiturate. It is used to help you sleep or to help control seizures. More
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METHSUXIMIDE (meth SUX i mide) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. More
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. More
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. More
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not... More
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PHENOBARBITAL (fee noe BAR bi tal) is a barbiturate. It may be used to help you sleep or may be used to help control seizures. More
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GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. More
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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. More
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VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. More
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TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches. More
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MIDAZOLAM (MID ay zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to cause relaxation or sleep before surgery and to block the memory of the procedure. More
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LEVETIRACETAM (lee ve tye RA se tam) is an antiepileptic drug. It is used with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures. More
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OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures. More
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PRIMIDONE (PRI mi done) is a barbiturate. This medicine is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is not for use in absence (petit mal) seizures. More
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ETHOSUXIMIDE (eth oh SUX i mide) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. More
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ZONISAMIDE (zoe NIS a mide) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. More
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TIAGABINE (ty AG a been) is used to control partial seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. More
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FELBAMATE (fel BAM ate) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is only for people who have not responded to other therapy. More
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FOSPHENYTOIN (fos FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It can help to prevent seizures occurring during or after surgery. More
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Barbiturate anesthetic. More
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Medical Procedures for Seizures
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation
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Surgical Procedures for Seizures
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Excision of Lesion of Frontal Lobe of Brain
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Excision of Lesion of Temporal Lobe of Brain
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
