Anti-epileptic drugs and anti-convulsant drugs are most prescribed by neurologists for the treatment of seizures and epileptiform discharges.
<br><b><br>Generic names with&nbsp;brand names<br><br></b>
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        <ul><li><span>Acetazolamide&nbsp;</span></li><li><span>Brivaracetam&nbsp;available as&nbsp;Briviact</span></li><li><span>Carbamazepine&nbsp;also available as&nbsp;Carbagen,&nbsp;Tegretol,&nbsp;Tegretol Prolonged Release</span></li></ul>
        
        
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<p>A favorite partial seizure medicine in the developed world. Carbamazepine affects sodium channels, and inhibits rapid firing of brain cells. Long-acting forms such as Carbatrol or Tegretol-XR can be given once a day. Potential side effects include GI
    upset, weight gain, blurred vision, low blood counts, low blood sodium (hyponatremia). Carbamazepine causes a rash rate of a few percent, sometimes even the dangerous rash called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. People of Asian descent with HLA-B*1502 antigen
    are more at risk. Typical adult dose is 400 mg tid.</p> 
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        <ul><li>Clobazam&nbsp;also available as&nbsp;Frisium,&nbsp;Perizam,&nbsp;Tapclob,&nbsp;Zacco</li><li>Clonazepam&nbsp;</li></ul>
        
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<p>Clonazepam is a member of the drug class known as benzodiazepines, to which diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), clorazepate (Tranxene), alprazolam (Xanax) also belong. Benzodiazepines are used as anti-seizure drugs, sedatives, tranquilizers and muscle
    relaxants. Benzodiazepines increase the effectiveness of GABA, the brain’s main inhibitory neurotransmitter. Clonazepam is more long-acting against seizures than are diazepam or lorazepam. Side effects of clonazepam include sedation, thinking/memory
    impairment, mood changes, addiction. More so than most, its effects wear off over time. A typical adult dose is 0.5-1.0 mg three times a day.</p>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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        <ul><li>Eslicarbazepine acetate&nbsp;available as&nbsp;Zebinix</li><li>Ethosuximide&nbsp;</li><li>Everolimus&nbsp;also available as&nbsp;Votubia</li></ul>
        
        
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