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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures accompanied by electrical hyperactivity in the brain. Most epileptic seizures are classified as partial or generalized, and the diagnosis is confirmed by an electroencephalogram. Antiepileptic agents are administered to control the seizures, but these drugs may affect the central nervous system, or cause other symptoms including metabolic disorders. Many patients receive a combination of drugs, which increases the probability of side effects., INTRODUCTION Epilepsy is a major neurological disorder that is far more common than most of us realize. According to the American Academy of Neurology, epilepsy affects an estimated 2.5 million [...]

Newly approved drugs for the treatment of seizures include sustained-release formulations such as Athena Neurosciences' Carbatrol (carbamazepine) and Abbott Laboratories' Gabitril (tiagabine hydrochloride). Pharmacists predict that these new drugs will be used in conjunction with older remedies, such as Dilantin. Also described are possible side effects of tiagabine and other antiepilepsy drugs., Make room on the shelves for yet another new antiseizure medication, and push over a bottle or two for a new sustained-release formulation of carbamazepine. Last month the Food & [...]