Trade Name
(Name used by the company to market the drug) |
Generic Name
(Name based on the chemical composition of the drug)
|
Common Use
(Types of seizure the drug is most commonly used to control) |
Possible Side Effects
(May require adjustment of drug dosage) |
Serious Side Effects
(Usually requires discontinuation of the drug) |
Carbatrol ®
Tegretol ®
Tegretol XR ® |
carbamazepine
carbamazepine
carbamazepine, extended release |
- complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe)
- generalized tonic-clinic (grand mal)
- simple partial
|
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- blurred vision
- double vision
- lethargy
- nausea, vomiting
- unsteadiness
|
- allergic reaction
- impaired liver function
- bone marrow suppression
- birth defects
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (life threatening rash)
- arrhythmia
- seizures
|
Depakote ®
Depakene ® |
divalproex sodium
valproic acid |
- absence (petit mal)
- generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal)
- complex partial
- simple partial
|
- nausea, vomiting
- indigestion
- sedation
- dizziness, tremor
- hair loss
- liver function change
- weight gain or loss
- menstrual irregularities
- fluid retention
|
- allergic reaction
- impaired liver function
- bone marrow suppression
- pancreatitis
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- bleeding
|
Dilantin ® |
phenytoin |
- generalized tonic-clonic
- partial seizures
|
- body hair increase
- gum overgrowth
- tremor
- anemia
- loss of coordination
- double vision
- nausea, vomiting
- confusion
- slurred speech
- acne
|
- allergic reaction
- impaired liver function
- SLE (Systemic Lupus Eryth.)
- lymphoma
- Purple Glove Syndrome
- cardiovascular collapse
- tissue necrosis
- arrhythmia
- bone marrow suppression
|
Diastat ® |
diazepam |
- temporary add on therapy for controlling prolonged seizures
|
- sleepiness
- dizziness
- headache
|
|
Felbatol ® |
felbamate |
- generalized tonic-clinic
- complex partial
- secondary generalized (Lennox-Gastaut)
|
- headache
- insomnia
- nausea
- loss of appetite
|
- allergic reaction
- bone marrow suppression
- liver failure
|
Gabitril ® |
tigabine HCI |
- partial seizures
- secondary generalized
|
- dizziness
- asthemia
- somnolence
- nausea
- vomitingnervous
- impaired momory
|
- allergic reaction
- central nervous system depression
- seizures
|
Keppra ® |
levetiracetam |
- add on therapy for partial seizures
|
- drowsiness
- behavioral/mood disorders
- headache
- loss of coordination
|
|
Klonopin ® |
clonazepam |
|
- lethargy
- dizziness
- behavioral changes
- increase in salivation
- increase in bronchial secretions
- clumsiness
- hair loss
- loss of appetite
|
- allergic reaction
- respiratory depression
- impaired liver function
- seizures
|
Lamictal ® |
lamotrigine |
- partial seizures
- generalized seizures
- secondary generalized (Lennox-Gastaut)
|
- nausea
- dizziness
- loss of coordination
- rash
- headache
|
- allergic reaction
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
- hepatic failure
- bone marrow suppression
|
Mysoline ® |
primidone |
- complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe)
- generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal)
- simple partial
|
- drowsiness
- loss of appetite
- irritability
- nausea, vomiting
- dizziness
- loss of coordination
|
- allergic reaction
- impaired liver function
- dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- lupus-like symptoms
|
Neurontin ® |
gabapentin |
- add-on therapy for partial and generalized seizures
|
- nausea
- drowsiness
- weight gain
- dizziness
- involuntary eye movement
|
- leukopenia (low white blood cell count)
|
No Trade Name Commonly Used |
phenobarbital |
|
- irritability
- dizziness
- lethargy
- hyperactivity
- loss of coordination
- loss of appetite
|
- allergic reaction
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- TTP (abnormality of blood cells)
- respiratory depression
- bone marrow suppression
- angio edema
|
Topamax ® |
topiramate |
- add-on therapy for partial seizures in adults
|
- blurred vision
- confusion, drowsiness
- nausea, vomiting
- kidney stones
- dizziness
- loss of coordination
- glaucoma
|
- allergic reaction
- birth defects
- nephrolithiasis
|
Tranxene ® |
clorazepate
dipotassium |
- complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe)
|
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- irritability
|
- allergic reaction
- impaired liver function
|
Trileptal ® |
oxcarbazepine |
- complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe)
- generalized tonic-clinic (grand mal)
- simple partial
|
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- blurred vision
- double vision
- lethargy
- nausea, vomiting
- unsteadiness
|
- allergic reaction
- impaired liver function
- bone marrow suppression
- hyponatraemia
- birth defects
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- angio edema
|
Zarontin ® |
ethosuximide |
|
- drowsiness
- hyperactivity
- nausea, vomiting
- sleep disturbance
|
- allergic reaction
- impaired liver function
- SLE (Systemic Lupus Eryth.)
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- bone marrow suppression
|
Zonegran ® |
zonisamide |
- add on therapy for partial, secondary generalized and tonic clonic seizures
|
- anorexia
- dizziness
- fatigue
- confusion
- irritability
- kidney stones
|
- allergic reaction
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- heat stroke
- withdrawal seizures
- bone marrow suppression
- anaphylaxis
|