Epilepsy

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Medications


Medications can be divided into older medications (called first-generation anticonvulsants)
and more recently developed medications (second-generation anticonvulsants). Most drugs have dose-related side effects. Some patients tolerate bigger doses than others, but most medications cause dizziness and sleepiness at larger doses.

First-Generation Anticonvulsants

Phenytoin (Dilantin®)—This is one of the more commonly used agents and often is considered the first-...Read the full article