The best amount is the amount that completely controls seizures without causing troublesome side effects. It depends on many factors, which are different for every individual, so...

Any time a doctor suggests a new prescription, be sure to talk about what other medicines, supplements, herbs, and vitamins are already being taken. Sometimes one kind of medicine...

Any time a doctor suggests a new prescription, be sure to talk about what other medicines, supplements, herbs, and vitamins are already being taken. Sometimes one kind of medicine...

Sometimes one kind of medicine changes the way another kind of medicine works in the body. This is true not only for prescription medicines, but also for medicines you just pick up off the shelf at the store. For instance, aspirin...

Dilantin (phenytoin) has been used for many years to treat children with partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It is not effective for absence seizures, so children with...

In children, drowsiness or hyperactivity can occur if Klonopin is started too quickly. Some children are very sensitive to these side effects, which can occur even if the Klonopin...

The starting dose for children is usually 8 to 10 mg/kg per day, divided into two doses. Children under 8 may need a higher dose relative to weight than older children. Dosage increases should be done slowly to minimize side effects,...

Phenobarbital is useful in controlling simple and complex partial seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures in children. It has traditionally been considered the first choice...

Phenytoin has been used for many years to treat children with partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It is not effective for absence seizures, so children with both tonic-clonic...

Phenytoin has been used for many years to treat children with partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It is not effective for absence seizures, so children with both tonic-clonic...