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Overview
Treatment is based on the patient's signs and symptoms, and may include: Anticonvulsant medicines for seizures; Eye drops or surgery to treat glaucoma; Laser therapy for port-wine stains; Physical therapy for paralysis or weakness; Possible brain surgery to prevent sei...[read article]
Tests for Sturge-Weber Syndrome
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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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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues. Unlike x-rays an... More
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A cranial computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the head, including the skull, brain, eye socket... 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 standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test More
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Medical Procedures for Sturge-Weber Syndrome
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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Prescribed Medications for Sturge-Weber Syndrome
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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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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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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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LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. 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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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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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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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. 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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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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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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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.
