Types of Seizures | Epilepsy Foundation
Focal seizures can start in one area or group of cells in one side of the brain. Focal onset aware seizures: When a person is awake and aware during a seizure, it’s called a focal aware …
Absence Seizures | Symptoms & Risks | Epilepsy Foundation
A good description of what happened is important. Usually, this description comes from people who have seen the seizures: a parent, teacher, or other family member. If the events sound …
Seizure Medication List - Epilepsy Foundation
Seizure Medication List. Before receiving a prescription, your healthcare team will discuss side effects, any allergies you may have, and the type of medication that is right for you based on …
Focal Aware Seizures (Simple Partial) | Epilepsy Foundation
Yes, some symptoms of focal aware (simple partial) seizures are similar to other health conditions, such as: Health symptoms or problems, such as nausea or pain from stomach …
Levetiracetam - Epilepsy Foundation
Feb 22, 2023 · Levetiracetam is an intermediate release form. See the Levetiracetam ER or Keppra XR for specific instructions on dosing of the slow or extended-release form. For dosing …
Lacosamide - Epilepsy Foundation
Mar 15, 2024 · Lacosamide (la-COS-a-mide) is the generic name (non-brand name) for the brand drug called Vimpat (VIM-pat) from UCB. It is available in tablet form, a liquid solution, and a …
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures PNES | Epilepsy Foundation
5 to 20% of people with PNES may also have epileptic seizures or may have experienced seizures in the past that are under control on antiseizure drugs. When a diagnosis of PNES is …
When rescue therapy. may be needed: WHEN AND WHAT TO DO . If seizure (cluster, # or length) _____ Name of Med/Rx
Phenobarbital | Anti-Seizure Medication - Epilepsy Foundation
Jun 6, 2024 · In the United States, several companies sell phenobarbital, in these forms: Phenobarbital (fee-no-BAR-bih-tal) is a seizure medicine manufactured by several companies. …
Zonisamide | Anti-Seizure Medication - Epilepsy Foundation
Jul 6, 2024 · Zonisamide (zoh-NIH-sah-mide) is the generic name (non-brand name) used in the United States for a widely used seizure medicine. The common brand name for Zonisamide is …