Grand Maul & Petite Maul Seizures

[Pixiee]

Is there a medicine that will treat both grand maul & petite maul seizures?  I take Dilantin for the grand maul and Lyrica for the petite maul now but, I am wondering if there is a medication that would work for both?

[Humeramalik]

I read on net that keppra is the best medicine which cannot only treat but cure epilepsy also. But, it also causes birth defects for the child whose mother is on keppra.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Lamotrigine or Lamictal as well as Sodium Valproate or Epilim are also effctive against  both grand mal and petit mal seizures. However, if you want to switch to other medications, you should discuss this with your doctor.  Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor since this depends on each individual.

Take care and keep us posted.

[Pixiee]

Thanks so much for your info and please keep me updated much appreciated.
Pixiee

[Debz123]

yes app, keppra works well for both, i have just started this medication as i have been on sodium valporte and tegretol for many years, im slowly coming of the tegretol and going onto keppra, and if everything gos well they will then start to reduce the soduim valporte, i hope this has helped you in some way, if you like i can keep you informed of how things are going.