What drugs are commonly used to treat grand mal seizures?

Medications

• Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol, others)
• Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek)
• Valproic acid (Depakene)
• Oxcarbazepine (Oxtellar, Trileptal)
• Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• Gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin)
• Topiramate (Topamax)
• Phenobarbital.

What type of epilepsy causes grand mal?

A grand mal seizure — also known as a generalized tonic-clonic seizure — is caused by abnormal electrical activity throughout the brain. Usually, a grand mal seizure is caused by epilepsy.

What CBD is good for seizures?

On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol, CBD) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two epilepsy syndromes – Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome – in people two years of age or older.

What drugs should epileptics avoid?

Medications that may cause seizures:

• Diphenhydramine – the active ingredient in Benadryl and other medications that treat colds or allergies.
• Pseudoephedrine – a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages.

Are grand mal seizures hereditary?

Not all people with risk factors will get grand mal seizures. Risk factors for grand mal seizures include: Family history of certain genetic conditions. Family history of epilepsy.

Can stress cause grand mal seizures?

Areas of the brain important for some types of seizures, for example partial seizures, are the same areas of the brain involved in emotions and responding to stress. Stress can cause problems sleeping which is also a seizure trigger. Chronic stress can lead to anxiety or depression.

Do vitamins help epilepsy?

Nutrients that may reduce seizure frequency include vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin E, manganese, taurine, dimethylglycine, and omega-3 fatty acids. Administration of thiamine may improve cognitive function in patients with epilepsy.