Seizure Medications: A Guide to Anticonvulsants

Anticonvulsants, often called antiepileptic drugs: These types of drugs are generally taken once or twice a day and can work alone or in combination to control seizures. Some common anticonvulsants include:

* Depakote (divalproex sodium)

* Klonopin (clonazepam)

* Dilantin (phenytoin)

* Lamictal (lamotrigine)

* Mysoline (primidone)

* Orsulex (sodium valproate)

* Keppra (levetiracetam)

* Topamax (topiramate)