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Tonic-clonic Seizures

Tonic-clonic seizures, once called grand mal seizures, are generalised seizures that cause sudden loss of consciousness. Muscles stiffen during the tonic phase and then jerk during the clonic phase, usually for a couple of minutes.

Keppra

Levetiracetam

250mg · 500mg

Levetiracetam tablets for partial and myoclonic seizures. It reduces excessive nerve firing that leads to seizures.

From$2.16/ tabletView

Dilantin

Phenytoin

100mg

Phenytoin tablets for tonic-clonic and partial seizures. It calms excessive electrical impulses in the brain.

From$0.77/ tabletView

Mysoline

Primidone

250mg

Primidone tablets for seizure disorders. It turns into a long-acting substance in the body that helps prevent fits.

From$1.55/ tabletView

Key points

  • Epilepsy is one possible cause of recurring tonic-clonic seizures, but a seizure can also occur for other reasons.
  • Recovery after an episode can include tiredness, confusion or a headache.
  • Care considers possible causes and ways to reduce the chance of further seizures.

Medicines listed for tonic-clonic seizures

Keppra, Dilantin and Mysoline are the products listed for tonic-clonic seizures. Their ingredients are Levetiracetam, Phenytoin and primidone, which are antiseizure medicines used to help control seizures.

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