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Flower Anti-Seizure Medications and Pediatric Epilepsy Clinical Trials
We use the most effective anti-seizure medications to control seizures, including:
  • ACTH
  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol)
  • Clobazam (Frisium)
  • Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
  • Felbamate (Felbatol)
  • Gabapentin (Neurontin)
  • Lacosamide (Vimpat)
  • Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
  • Levetiracetam (Keppra)
  • Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
  • Pregabalin (Lyrica)
  • Rufinamide (Banzel)
  • Stiripentol (Diacomit)
  • Sulthiame (Ospolot)
  • Tiagabine (Gabitril)
  • Topiramate (Topamax)
  • Valproate / Valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene)
  • Vigabatrin (Sabril)
  • Zonisamide (Zonegran)

When seizures are intractable, our team may recommend a clinical trial investigating a new medication or surgery. Our team will explain these options to you and your child, if appropriate.

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