what drugs are used to treat seizures
Levetiracetam. 1  Used with other epilepsy drugs to treat partial seizures and generalised tonic-clonic seizures. 2  Side effects include tiredness, weakness, and behavioural changes. It is not recommended for use in children.
Class Summary. All current antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), with the exception of ethosuximide, can be used in the treatment of complex partial seizures. The choice of an AED should be guided by certain general principles. The best-tolerated AED should be selected for the patient on the basis of side effects and drug interactions.