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Do Absence Seizure Disorder Medications Have Major Side Effects?

In August this year we took my son for an EEG in South Africa and the results showed absenc'e seizure discorder. I'm taking him in December to see a Neorologist to get him on the correct medication, I have read about all the possible medication side affects, is it worth the while giving him the medication as we live in Dar es Salaam and don't have the medical support as in South Africa?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Drug of choice for absence seizures is Sodium valproate long term use can cause parkinsonism, ataxia, sedation, jaundice and in females PCOS. Hope my answer will help you. Take care.dont forget to rate me.
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Do Absence Seizure Disorder Medications Have Major Side Effects?

Drug of choice for absence seizures is Sodium valproate long term use can cause parkinsonism, ataxia, sedation, jaundice and in females PCOS. Hope my answer will help you. Take care.dont forget to rate me.