Tegretol Alternatives

Tegretol Drug Information

Other Seizure Medications as Tegretol Alternatives

Fortunately, many medications are available to control seizures. These medications can include:

Divalproex sodium (Depakote^®, Depakote^® ER)
Ethosuximide (Zarontin^®)
Felbamate (Felbatol^®)
Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx^®)
Gabapentin (Neurontin^®)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal^®)
Levetiracetam (Keppra^®)
Oxcarbazepine (Tegretol^®)
Phenytoin (Dilantin^®, Phenytek^®)
Pregabalin (Lyrica^®)
Tiagabine (Gabitril^®)
Topiramate (Topamax^®)
Valproic acid (Depakene^®)
Zonisamide (Zonegran^®).

Some barbiturates and benzodiazepine medications are also approved for controlling seizures. They are often useful in emergency situations. However, these medications have the potential to be abused and may lead to dependence or addiction. These medications include:

Amobarbital (Amytal^®)
Clonazepam (Klonopin^®)
Clorazepate (Tranxene^®)
Diazepam (Valium^®, Diastat^®)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal^®)
Phenobarbital (Luminal^®).

Final Thoughts on Tegretol Alternatives

Several Tegretol alternatives are available for the treatment of epilepsy, including other medications, a special diet, and surgery. Talk with your healthcare provider if the medication is not working for you or if you are experiencing bothersome side effects. You may need to try one of the Tegretol alternatives mentioned in this article.

(Click Epilepsy Treatments for more information.)

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