What medications besideds Dilantin and Tegretol are used for treatment of seizures?
• Q: What are other medicatons for seizures besides Dilantin and Tegretol? There is also a medicine that cannot be guaged via blood levels and I cannot remember the name do you know. • A: A seizure is a brief disturbance in the normal electrical functioning of the brain. When these disturbances of electrical activity occur, the movement and consciousness of the individual is affected. There are many medications available for the treatment of epilepsy (seizure disorder). Some of the most common medications are Tegretol (carbamazepine), Dilantin (phenytoin), Depakote (Divalproex sodium), Diamox (acetazolamide), Neurontin (gabapentin), Lyrica (pregabalin), and Keppra (levetiracetam). Finding the right medication and dosage can be difficult. Usually a single drug at a relatively low dosage is tried first. Then, the dosage is increased gradually until the seizures are controlled. In some cases, a combination of medications may be required to prevent seizures. Monitoring the blood levels of
