oneway links Medications for Epilepsy Health Guide Disease Reference Care Notes Medication List Encyclopedia Q & A More What is Epilepsy: Epilepsy is a brain disorder involving recurrent seizures. See also: sub-topics Medications to treat Epilepsy The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - benzodiazepines (1) - carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (3) - hydantoin anticonvulsants (8) - benzodiazepine anticonvulsants (1) - dibenzazepine anticonvulsants (9) - fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants (7) - gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs (7) - triazine anticonvulsants (5) - carbamate anticonvulsants (2) - pyrrolidine anticonvulsants (6) - carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants (3) - group I antiarrhythmics (4) - neuronal potassium channel openers (2) - AMPA receptor antagonists (2) Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics Drug name Rx / OTC Preg nancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity Keppra Rx C N X 49 reviews 6.0 Generic name: levetiracetam systemic Drug class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information carbamazepine Rx D N X 60 reviews 6.0 Generic name: carbamazepine systemic Brand names: Tegretol, Carbatrol, Tegretol XR, Epitol, Carnexiv Drug class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Depakote Rx D N X 37 reviews 7.0 Generic name: divalproex sodium systemic Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Dilantin Rx D N X 23 reviews 6.0 Generic name: phenytoin systemic Drug class: hydantoin anticonvulsants , group I antiarrhythmics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information levetiracetam Rx C N X 78 reviews 6.0 Generic name: levetiracetam systemic Brand names: Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Roweepra XR, Spritam Drug class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Tegretol Rx D N X 30 reviews 6.0 Generic name: carbamazepine systemic Drug class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Carbatrol Rx D N X 8 reviews 8.0 Generic name: carbamazepine systemic Drug class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information gabapentin Rx C N X 11 reviews 6.0 Generic name: gabapentin systemic Brand names: Neurontin, Fanatrex Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Neurontin Rx C N X 4 reviews 6.0 Generic name: gabapentin systemic Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Depakote ER Rx D N X 15 reviews 7.0 Generic name: divalproex sodium systemic Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information divalproex sodium Rx D N X 56 reviews 7.0 Generic name: divalproex sodium systemic Brand names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Keppra XR Rx C N X 6 reviews 7.0 Generic name: levetiracetam systemic Drug class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Lyrica Rx C 5 X 3 reviews 5.0 Generic name: pregabalin systemic Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Tegretol XR Rx D N X 10 reviews 7.0 Generic name: carbamazepine systemic Drug class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Felbatol Rx C N X 5 reviews 8.0 Generic name: felbamate systemic Drug class: carbamate anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information phenytoin Rx D N X 28 reviews 7.0 Generic name: phenytoin systemic Brand names: Dilantin, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytek Drug class: hydantoin anticonvulsants , group I antiarrhythmics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information lamotrigine Rx C N X 17 reviews 6.0 Generic name: lamotrigine systemic Brand names: Lamictal, Lamictal XR, Lamictal CD, Lamictal ODT Drug class: triazine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Diamox Rx C N 1 review 9.0 Generic name: acetazolamide systemic Drug class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors , carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Epitol Rx D N X 3 reviews 5.0 Generic name: carbamazepine systemic Drug class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Phenytoin Sodium Rx D N X Add review 8.0 Generic name: phenytoin systemic Drug class: hydantoin anticonvulsants , group I antiarrhythmics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Lamictal Rx C N X 6 reviews 6.0 Generic name: lamotrigine systemic Drug class: triazine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Cerebyx Rx D N X Add review Rate Generic name: fosphenytoin systemic Drug class: hydantoin anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Depakote Sprinkles Rx D N X Add review 1.0 Generic name: divalproex sodium systemic Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Fycompa Rx C 3 X 15 reviews 5.0 Generic name: perampanel systemic Drug class: AMPA receptor antagonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Fanatrex Rx C N X Add review Rate Generic name: gabapentin systemic Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Page 1 2 3 Next Topics under Epilepsy Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (12 drugs) Seizures (96 drugs in 2 topics) Status Epilepticus (18 drugs) West Syndrome (3 drugs) Alternative treatments for Epilepsy The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Epilepsy. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Epilepsy. Blue cohosh Learn more about Epilepsy Micromedex Care Notes Epilepsy Symptoms and treatments Epilepsy Mayo Clinic Reference Epilepsy Legend Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. Prescription Only / Over the Counter Rx Prescription Only OTC Over the Counter Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter Pregnancy A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. N FDA has not classified the drug. Controlled Substances Act Schedule N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. 1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. 3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. 5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. Alcohol X Interacts with Alcohol. Browse Drugs by Condition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z} More Information Care Notes 1 related article Harvard Health Guide 1 related article Mayo Clinic 1 related article Latest FDA Approvals for Epilepsy Briviact Spritam Elepsia XR Aptiom Help and Support Looking for answers? Ask a question or go join the epilepsy support group to connect with others who have similar interests.} } with politeness
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