Treatment for Absence seizures

Does anybody know of a medication that treats both major (grand mal) and absence seizures? My major seizures are controlled with carbamazepine (Carbatrol), but it does nothing for my absence seizures.  Lately I have at least 5 per week. They are really starting to disrupt my life.  Any suggestions?

[kay221]

just founf out i have juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, which is also generalized. b/c it went untreated for yrs i had 1 grand mal seizure. i'm still kinda new at this but im pretty sure ive also have absence seizures. sine it went undiagnosed for yrs, these things started to become "normal" now theres a bit of a fine line whether im having a seizure or not. anyway, i take lamictal and i like it. it's helped me a lot. i had a couple side affects at the beginning but adjusted to it. you have to increase in small increment but once you find the right dosage your body settles and thing become more stable.also it helps not to take it on an empty stomach. (for me at least) iif you havent already tried it then maybe you can do some reasearch or talk to your dr. Good Luck!

[Emma1986]

Hello, i am currently taking Lamictal. I have been absolutly fine for the 2 years i have been taking this medication for, until recently (3weeks). I have been having really bad jerking of the body and mouth. My doctor has told me that it is down to stress and anxiety, but i think its more to do with my Epilepsy. I was taking Carbamazapine when i first found out i had Epilepsy, but after a few weeks i started to get really bad side affets (couldn't eat and heart palpitations) so my doctor deceided in take Lamictal instaed. And i have been good so far (touch wood) so maybe this would be good for you. And thankyou for the tip to take Lamictal on a full stomach as i never do. I will be now thankyou hope this helps a little