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What Are The Most Effective Drugs In Preventing Epileptic Seizures?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Oct 2016
Question: What are the most effective drugs in preventing epileptic seizures? Is medical marijuana effective in preventing seizures or helping with sleep if you have epilepsy?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Medicaments listed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

It depends on the seizures type, partial seizures are best prevented by carbamazepine, Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine, Gabapentin, Clonazepam etc.

Generalized seizures are prevented by use of valproate, phenytoin, phenobarbital, topiramate etc.

About medical marijuana use, there are small studies that show benefits in controlling seizures, but there are no large controlled studies to support scientifically and definitely this fact.

When it comes to seizures, always is necessary to get evaluated by a Neurologist and by an EEG, to evaluate the correct type of seizures before starting medication.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
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What Are The Most Effective Drugs In Preventing Epileptic Seizures?

Brief Answer: Medicaments listed below. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. It depends on the seizures type, partial seizures are best prevented by carbamazepine, Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine, Gabapentin, Clonazepam etc. Generalized seizures are prevented by use of valproate, phenytoin, phenobarbital, topiramate etc. About medical marijuana use, there are small studies that show benefits in controlling seizures, but there are no large controlled studies to support scientifically and definitely this fact. When it comes to seizures, always is necessary to get evaluated by a Neurologist and by an EEG, to evaluate the correct type of seizures before starting medication. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.