Archive for the 'Anti Convulsants' Category

Valparin (Valproic Acid)

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01 8th, 2008

Valparin (Valproic Acid)Valparin (Valproic Acid) is an anticonvulsant used to control seizures. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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01 8th, 2008

Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine)Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) helps reduce the frequency of partial epileptic seizures, a form of epilepsy in which neural disturbances are limited to a specific region of the brain and the victim remains conscious throughout the attack. Trileptal may be prescribed by itself to treat the problem in adults. It can also be used in combination with other seizure medications in adults and in children as young as four years old. Oxcarbazepine can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of coordination, which could impair your ability to drive a vehicle or operate dangerous machinery. Do not attempt hazardous activities until you know how the drug affects you.
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Topamax (Topiramate)

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01 8th, 2008

Topamax (Topiramate)Topamax (Topiramate) is an anticonvulsant used with other medicines to control certain types of seizures.
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Tegretol (Carbamazepine)

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01 8th, 2008

Tegretol (Carbamazepine)Tegretol (Carbamazepine) is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Neurontin (Gabapentin)

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01 5th, 2008

Neurontin (Gabapentin)Neurontin (Gabapentin) is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures associated with epilepsy. It may also be used to treat pain due to abnormal nerve stimulation (neuropathic pain) and nerve pain associated with herpes zoster infection. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Mysoline (Primidon)

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01 5th, 2008

Mysoline (Primidon)Mysoline (Primidone) is an anticonvulsant used to treat or prevent epileptic seizures. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Lamictal (Lamotrigine)

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01 4th, 2008

Lamictal (Lamotrigine)Lamictal (Lamotrigine) is an anticonvulsant used alone or with other medicines to treat seizure disorders. Use of lamotrigine in children age 2 to 15 years of age is restricted to those having certain types of seizures (partial or Lennox-Gastaut type). Lamotrigine is also used in bipolar disorder to reduce the occurrence of mood problems. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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