Medical therapy for intractable complex partial seizures

H. H. Morris, R. P. Lesser, H. Luders, D. S. Dinner

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Abstract

Treatment of intractable complex partial seizures should reduce the frequency or severity of the attacks and reduce or eliminiate side effects from the medication. Most important, a correct diagnosis of seizure type should be attained. Frequently, an evaluation and subsequent treatment changes can best be carried out if the patient is hospitalized. The advantages of high-dose monotherapy with phenytoin, carbamazepine, or primidone are discussed. The effectiveness and methodology of the secondary anticonvulsants (benzodiazepines, valproic acid, methosuximide, acetazolamide, and progestational agents) are reviewed. Many patients can be treated with one nonsedating anticonvulsant.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)255-260
Number of pages6
JournalCleveland Clinic Quarterly
Volume51
Issue number2
StatePublished - Dec 1 1984
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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