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Partial Onset Seizures

Partial onset seizures, also called focal seizures, are epileptic seizures that originate on one side of the brain. How they present depends on which area is involved.

Lyrica

Pregabalin

75mg · 150mg · 300mg

Pregabalin capsules for nerve pain and shingles-related pain. It is usually tried when regular painkillers have not helped.

From$0.73/ capsuleView

Neurontin

Gabapentin

100mg · 300mg · 400mg · 600mg · 800mg

Gabapentin capsules for nerve pain after shingles and for partial seizures. It calms overactive nerve signals.

From$0.43/ capsuleView

Keppra

Levetiracetam

250mg · 500mg

Levetiracetam tablets for partial and myoclonic seizures. It reduces excessive nerve firing that leads to seizures.

From$2.16/ tabletView

Key points

  • Focal seizures are a common seizure type in epilepsy, affecting about 6 in 10 people with the condition.
  • During a focal seizure, some people remain fully conscious while others have impaired awareness; symptoms can include repeated movements, strange sensations, and emotional changes.
  • Most focal seizures are brief, typically lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes.

Medicines listed for Partial Onset Seizures

The listed products contain Pregabalin, Gabapentin, and levetiracetam. These are anticonvulsant medicines that can help prevent seizures from occurring. Pregabalin and gabapentin are capsules; levetiracetam is a tablet.

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