| Trade Name | Generic Name | Common Use | Possible Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbatrol ® Tegretol ® Tegretol XR ® | carbamazepine carbamazepine carbamazepine, extended release | - complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe) - generalized tonic-clinic (grand mal) - simple partial | - drowsiness - dizziness - blurred vision - double vision - lethargy - nausea, vomiting - unsteadiness | - allergic reaction - impaired liver function - bone marrow suppression - birth defects - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (life threatening rash) - arrhythmia - seizures |
| Depakote ® Depakene ® | divalproex sodium valproic acid | - absence (petit mal) - generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) - complex partial - simple partial | - nausea, vomiting - indigestion - sedation - dizziness, tremor - hair loss - liver function change - weight gain or loss - menstrual irregularities - fluid retention | - allergic reaction - impaired liver function - bone marrow suppression - pancreatitis - bleeding - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome |
| Dilantin ® | phenytoin | - generalized tonic-clonic - partial seizures | - body hair increase - gum overgrowth - tremor - anemia - loss of coordination - double vision - nausea, vomiting - confusion - slurred speech - acne | - allergic reaction - impaired liver function - lymphoma - Purple Glove Syndrome - cardiovascular collapse - tissue necrosis - arrhythmia - bone marrow suppression - SLE (Systemic Lups Eryth) |
| Diastat ® | diazepam | - temporary add on therapy for controlling prolonged seizures | - sleepiness - dizziness - headache | |
| Epidiolex ® | Cannabidiol oral solution | - Lennox Gasteaux syndrome - Dravet syndrome (patients 2 yrs+) | - loss of appetite - nausea, vomiting - fever - feeling unwell - unusual tiredness - yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice) - itching - unusual darkening of the urine - right upper stomach area pain | - may cause liver problems |
| Felbatol ® | felbamate | - generalized tonic-clinic - complex partial - secondary generalized (Lennox-Gastaut Sydrome) | - insomnia - pain or discomfort - nausea - loss of appetite | - allergic reaction - bone marrow suppression - liver failure |
| Gabitril ® | tigabine HCI | - partial seizures - secondary generalized | - dizziness - asthemia - somnolence - nausea - vomiting - nervous - impaired memory | - allergic reaction - central nervous system depression - seizures |
| Keppra ® | levetiracetam | - add on therapy for partial seizures | - drowsiness - behavioral/mood disorders - headache - loss of coordination | - none reported |
| Klonopin ® | clonazepam | - atonic - myoclonic | - lethargy - dizziness - behavioral changes - increase in salivation - increase in bronchial secretions - clumsiness - hair loss - loss of appetite | - allergic reaction - respiratory depression - impaired liver function - seizures |
| Lamictal ® | lamotrigine | - partial seizures - generalized seizures - secondary generalized (Lennox-Gastaut) | - nausea - dizziness - loss of coordination - rash - headache | - allergic reaction - hepatic failure - bone marrow suppression - Stevens Johnson Syndrome |
| Mysoline ® | primidone | - complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe) - generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) - simple partial | - drowsiness - loss of appetite - irritability - nausea, vomiting - dizziness - loss of coordination | - allergic reaction - impaired liver function - dyspnea (shortness of breath) - lupus-like symptoms |
| Neurontin ® | gabapentin | - add-on therapy for partial and generalized seizures | - nausea - drowsiness - weight gain - dizziness - involuntary eye movement | - leukopenia (low white blood cell count) |
| Onfi ® | clobazam | - Lennos-Gastaut syndrome | - confusion - hallucinations - fever - chills - cough with yellow or green mucus - shortness of breath - severe drowsiness - feeling like you might faint - weak or shallow breathing - pain or burning with urination - urinating less than usual or not at all | - feelings of suicide |
| No Trade Name | phenobarbital | most types of seizures | - irritability - dizziness - lethargy - hyperactivity - loss of coordination - loss of appetite | - allergic reaction - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - TTP (abnormality of blood cells) - respiratory depression - bone marrow suppression - angio edema |
| Topamax ® | topiramate | - add-on therapy for partial seizures in adults | - blurred vision - confusion, drowsiness - nausea, vomiting - kidney stones - dizziness - loss of coordination - glaucoma | - allergic reaction - birth defects - nephrolithiasis |
| Tranxene ® | clorazepate dipotassium | - complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe) | - drowsiness - dizziness - irritability | - allergic reaction - impaired liver function |
| Trileptal ® | oxcarbazepine | - complex partial (psychomotor or temporal lobe) - generalized tonic-clinic (grand mal) - simple partial | - drowsiness - dizziness - blurred vision - double vision - lethargy - nausea, vomiting - unsteadiness | - allergic reaction - impaired liver function - bone marrow suppression - hyponatraemia - birth defects - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - angio edema |
| Xcopri | cenobamate | - focal aware or simple partial seizure | - feeling sleepy and tired - dizziness - double vision - headache | - suicidal thoughts and behavior - multiorgan hypersensitivity - QT shortening |
| Zarontin ® | ethosuximide | - absence (petit mal) | - drowsiness - hyperactivity - nausea, vomiting - sleep disturbance | - allergic reaction - impaired liver function - SLE (Systemic Lupus Eryth.) - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - bone marrow suppression |
| Zonegran ® | zonisamide | - add on therapy for partial, secondary generalized and tonic clonic seizures | - anorexia - dizziness - fatigue - confusion - irritability - kidney stones | - allergic reaction - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - heat stroke - withdrawal seizures - bone marrow suppression - anaphylaxis |
