How Do You Use Anti-Seizure Medication To Treat Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella of disorders that affect the body’s ability to move. Sometimes the messages sent from the brain to the nerves and muscles become overloaded, leading to a seizure. Many people with cerebral palsy have experienced at least one seizure and use anti-seizure medication (also called anti-convulsants) to treat their symptoms. The medicine blocks the overload of messages, which creates a more productive life for the individual. Discuss the events surrounding your seizure with your family doctor so that he will be aware you have had one. He will most likely refer you to be evaluated by a neurologist. Provide the neurologist with a list of the medications you are currently taking so that she can prescribe an anti-seizure medication that will not interact adversely with your regimen. Most medicines used to treat seizures are barbiturates, including Topamax, Trileptal and Neurontin. Ask your doctor about all of the known potential side effects of the medicine you
