The new data indicate that lamotrigine compared favorably to the older drug valproate in several key areas. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, more than one million American women and girls have epilepsy, a neurological condition that makes people susceptible to seizures. A seizure is a change in sensation, awareness, or behaviour brought about by a brief electrical disturbance in the brain. There are many different types of seizures. The kind of seizure a person has depends on which part and how much of the brain is affected by the electrical disturbance.
Experts divide seizures into generalized seizures and partial seizures.
Partial seizures are the most common form in adults, affecting six out of every ten people with epilepsy. The research was funded by GlaxoSmithKline. Any question regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral, drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed physician or to the product's manufacturer. All rights reserved.