Besides their effects on possible epileptic seizures, many anticonvulsants also provide relief for certain psychiatric symptoms. Depakote, Neurontin, and Tegretol are effective in treating mood swings and other symptoms of borderline personality disorder . The benzodiazepines are effective treatments for anxiety and have been especially helpful for Melanie. It is also important to rule out other conditions which may be responsible for the symptoms. I underwent several rounds of testing for epilepsy because of symptoms which were eventually diagnosed as migraine.
Most people understand migraine only as a condition which causes severe headaches.
When I began treatment for migraine, these symptoms improved considerably. Accurate diagnosis is vital to ensuring appropriate, successful treatment. Depakote is also an effective treatment for migraine and may be used with other medications. I have gained almost complete control of these symptoms with a low dose of Depakote and Elavil. Support Systems People who have pseudoseizures do not always have control over their behavior, especially in the early stages.