trade event Medications for Seizures (Convulsions) Other names: Absence Seizure; Complex Partial Seizure; Fits Health Guide Disease Reference Care Notes Medication List Encyclopedia Q & A More What is Seizures: A seizure or convulsion can be a sudden, violent, uncontrollable contraction of a group of muscles. A seizure can also be more subtle, consisting of only a brief "loss of contact" or a few moments of what appears to be daydreaming. See also: sub-topics Medications to treat Seizures The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - barbiturates (2) - benzodiazepines (6) - general anesthetics (2) - vitamins (3) - progestins (1) - hydantoin anticonvulsants (6) - succinimide anticonvulsants (4) - barbiturate anticonvulsants (4) - oxazolidinedione anticonvulsants (2) - benzodiazepine anticonvulsants (6) - miscellaneous anticonvulsants (2) - dibenzazepine anticonvulsants (5) - fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants (3) - gamma-aminobutyric acid reuptake inhibitors (2) - gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs (2) - pyrrolidine anticonvulsants (8) - carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants (8) - 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 125 reviews 6.0 Generic name: levetiracetam systemic Drug class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Dilantin Rx D N X 32 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 155 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 Vimpat Rx C 5 88 reviews 7.0 Generic name: lacosamide systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Trileptal Rx C N X 18 reviews 7.0 Generic name: oxcarbazepine systemic Drug class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information phenobarbital Rx D 4 X 12 reviews 8.0 Generic name: phenobarbital systemic Brand name: Luminal Drug class: barbiturates , barbiturate anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information phenytoin Rx D N X 41 reviews 6.0 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 Zonegran Rx C N X 27 reviews 7.0 Generic name: zonisamide systemic Drug class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information diazepam Rx D 4 X 6 reviews 8.0 Generic name: diazepam systemic Brand names: Valium, Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diazepam Intensol, Diastat Pediatric Drug class: benzodiazepines , benzodiazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Keppra XR Rx C N X 8 reviews 8.0 Generic name: levetiracetam systemic Drug class: pyrrolidine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information oxcarbazepine Rx C N X 26 reviews 7.0 Generic name: oxcarbazepine systemic Brand names: Trileptal, Oxtellar XR Drug class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Valium Rx D 4 X 1 review 9.0 Generic name: diazepam systemic Drug class: benzodiazepines , benzodiazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information zonisamide Rx C N X 41 reviews 6.0 Generic name: zonisamide systemic Brand name: Zonegran Drug class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Diastat Rx D 4 X 1 review 7.0 Generic name: diazepam systemic Drug class: benzodiazepines , benzodiazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Depakene Rx D N X 1 review 5.0 Generic name: valproic acid systemic Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Mysoline Rx N N X 6 reviews 9.0 Generic name: primidone systemic Drug class: barbiturate anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Depacon Rx D N X Add review Rate Generic name: valproic acid systemic Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Gabitril Rx C N X 3 reviews 5.0 Generic name: tiagabine systemic Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid reuptake inhibitors For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Zarontin Rx N N X 6 reviews 9.0 Generic name: ethosuximide systemic Drug class: succinimide anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Luminal Rx D 4 X 2 reviews 8.0 Generic name: phenobarbital systemic Drug class: barbiturates , barbiturate anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph valproic acid Rx D N X 3 reviews 7.0 Generic name: valproic acid systemic Brand names: Depakene, Depacon Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information Aptiom Rx C N 10 reviews 7.0 Generic name: eslicarbazepine systemic Drug class: dibenzazepine anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Phenytoin Sodium Rx D N X Add review 6.0 Generic name: phenytoin systemic Drug class: hydantoin anticonvulsants , group I antiarrhythmics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information primidone Rx N N X 11 reviews 8.0 Generic name: primidone systemic Brand name: Mysoline Drug class: barbiturate anticonvulsants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Vitamin B6 Rx/OTC C N Add review Rate Generic name: pyridoxine systemic Drug class: vitamins For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects Page 1 2 3 Next Topics under Seizures Seizure Prevention (34 drugs) Learn more about Seizures (Convulsions) Micromedex Care Notes Epilepsy Epilepsy And Pregnancy Epilepsy In Children Febrile Seizure In Children New-onset Seizure In Adults New-onset Seizure In Children Nonepileptic Seizures Recurrent Seizures In Adults Recurrent Seizures In Children Seizures Status Epilepticus Drugs.com Health Center Benzodiazepines Mayo Clinic Reference Absence seizure Absence seizure Seizures 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 11 related articles Mayo Clinic 3 related articles Latest FDA Approvals for Seizures (Convulsions) Carnexiv Spritam Qudexy XR Help and Support Looking for answers? 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