Levetiracetam (LEV) has recently been considered as the initial monotherapy for typical BECTS
Valproic acid (Depakote) has no known interaction with oral contraceptives
Introduction: Levetiracetam (LEV) and valproic acid (VPA) are two anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) routinely used for post-traumatic seizure (PTS) prophylaxis at our institution
Prolonged usage of AEDs may have long‐term adverse effects
Meanwhile, valproate and ethosuximide are the best options for the treatment of absence seizures promoting better control of seizures, which is the primary goal of pharmacotherapy
However, levetiracetam and valproic acid are not cytochrome P450 or P-glycoprotein inducers, and the implications of their use with DOACs remain to be Folic acid has been a topic of discussion within the epilepsy community for several decades
Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment
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Valproic acid is an antiepileptic medication used to treat certain types of seizures in children and adults
All AEDs except fosphenytoin are available in oral formulation(s) with various dosing frequencies
Little is known regarding the clinical relevance of the interaction between DOACs and antiepileptic drugs
You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions
Levetiracetam (LEV) and valproate (VPA) are second-line anti-seizure drugs that are frequently used in patients with established SE (ESE)
Valproic acid is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy)
50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect