Trade NameGeneric NameCommon UsePossible Side EffectsSerious 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 Namephenobarbital
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
Xcopricenobamate- 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