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20 Treatments for Sturge-Weber Syndrome

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Tests

1	Medical Procedures

14	Prescribed Medications

Overview

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Tests for Sturge-Weber Syndrome

1. Electroencephalogram (EEG) An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. Brain cells communicate with each other through electrical impulses, ... More
2. MRI of Brain Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is a painless, noninvasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brain stem. The test is carried out wit... More
3. CT of Brain A cranial CT scan of the head is a diagnostic tool used to create detailed pictures of the skull, brain, paranasal sinuses, and eye sockets. CT stands for computed ... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Comprehensive Eye Examination A standard ophthalmic exam is a comprehensive series of tests done by an ophthalmologist , a doctor specializing in eye health, to check both your vision and the he... More
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Medical Procedures for Sturge-Weber Syndrome

1. Physical Therapy 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

1. phenytoin(Dilantin , others...) Close 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
2. phenobarbital(Luminal , Solfoton) 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
3. valproic acid(Depakene , others...) Close VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. More
4. topiramate(Topamax , Topamax Sprinkle) 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
5. lamotrigine(Lamictal , others...) Close LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. More
6. gabapentin(Neurontin , others...) Close 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
7. clonazepam(Klonopin , Klonopin Wafer) 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
8. levetiracetam(Keppra , Keppra XR) LEVETIRACETAM (lee ve tye RA se tam) is an antiepileptic drug. It is used with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures. More
9. oxcarbazepine(Trileptal ) OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures. More
10. lorazepam(Ativan ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
11. zonisamide(Zonegran ) ZONISAMIDE (zoe NIS a mide) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. More
12. tiagabine(Gabitril ) TIAGABINE (ty AG a been) is used to control partial seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. More
13. pregabalin(Lyrica ) 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
14. carbamazepine(Tegretol , others...) Close 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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