Zonegran Alternatives

Zonegran Drug Information

Seizure Medications as Zonegran Alternatives

Fortunately, there are many other seizure medications that can be used as alternatives to Zonegran. These medications include:

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

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

Zonegran Alternatives: A Summary

Several Zonegran alternatives are available, including other medications. 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 another epilepsy treatment.

(Click Epilepsy Treatments for more information.)

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