Archive for the ‘Epilepsy’ Category
Lamotrigine (Generic Lamictal)
Lamotrigine (Generic Lamictal®) is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. This has not been shown to be effective when people experience the actual episodes of depression or mania, so other medications must be used to help people recover from these episodes.
Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol)
Carbamazepine (Generic Tegretol®) is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by reducing abnormal excitement in the brain. This prevents epileptic fits by preventing the excessive electrical activity in the brain.
Gabapentin (Generic Neurontin)
Neurontin (Gabapentin) is used to treat seizures associated with epilepsy. It may also be used to treat pain due to abnormal nerve stimulation (neuropathic pain) and nerve pain associated with herpes zoster infection. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.