Epilepsy Medications: Anti-Epileptic Drugs, AEDs, Anticonvulsant Drugs, Generics

Anti epileptic drugs don’t cure epilepsy; unfortunately, modern medicine has accomplished a lot but not enough because currently there is no cure for epilepsy.

AEDs help prevent further seizures. Some people will see a significant reduction in the number of seizures they have. Some people will not have any seizures for long periods of time. And some will not need medication and can remain seizure free. Sadly, even people who take AEDs will continue to have seizures despite medication.

First generation or early anti epileptic drugs included bromide, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, Tridione, Valium, Tegretol, and Depakene.

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Beginning in 1993, a new class of AEDs emerged and came to be known as second-generation AEDs. The newer AEDs have different pharmacokinetic profiles and mechanisms of action when compared to the first-generation AEDs. Second generation AEDs are better tolerated with less serious side effects and safer than older first generation AEDs. Second generation AEDs include Levetiracetam (LVT) under the Keppra brand, felbamate (Felbatrol), gabapentin (Neurontin), lamotrigine (Lamictal), topiramate (Topamax), tiagabine (Gabitril), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), pregabalin (Lyrica), and zonisamide (Zonegran).

Anticonvulsants are a class of drugs indicated for the treatment of various types of seizures associated with epilepsy and other disorders. Anticonvulsants are often effective in controlling seizures associated with epilepsy. Some anticonvulsants and AEDs are used in psychiatry for the treatment of manic depression.

Generic epilepsy medications have come under public scrutiny by neurologists and other medical professionals. Have you or a loved one experienced more seizures as a result of generic AEDs? Do you qualify for a generic AED lawsuit?

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