Condition

Epilepsy & Seizures

Anticonvulsants for seizure control and epilepsy management

15 drugs
1 OTC
14 Prescription

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

diuretic/water tablet

1

Acetazolamide

Prescription

Glaucoma (high pressure in the eye), epilepsy (seizures/convulsions), altitude sickness, swelling due to fluid buildup (edema)

Acetazolamide 250mg TabletOccumox Tablets

Anticonvulsant

anti-seizure medicine

2

Carbamazepine

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fitting), trigeminal neuralgia (sharp shooting pain in the face), nerve pain, bipolar disorder (mood swings between extreme highs and lows)

Bfifcy Carbamazepine Tablets 200mgCarbamal 200-CR TabletCarbamal 400- CR TabletCarbamazepine 200mg TabletsCarbamazepine TabletsCarbamazepine Tablets BP 200mgCarzepin Tablet 200mgChez Carbamazepine Tablet

Topiramate

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), prevention of migraine headaches

Epimate 100 TabletsEpimate 25 TabletsTopamax 25mg TabletTopamax 50mg Tablets

Benzodiazepine

sedative/calming medicine

1

Diazepam

Prescription

Anxiety and nervousness, trouble sleeping, muscle spasms and stiffness, seizures (convulsions/fits), alcohol withdrawal symptoms, calming patients before surgery or medical procedures

AC-DiazepamAuscel Diazepam 5mg TabletBiozep InjectionCika Diazepam TabletDiazepam InjectionDiazepam TabletEGMP Diazepam Tablets 5mgJarzepam Injection

Anticonvulsant and nerve pain reliever

anti-seizure

1

Gabapentin

Prescription

Epilepsy (seizures/convulsions), nerve pain (such as pain after shingles or from diabetes), restless legs, body pain caused by damaged nerves

Ablept 300 CapsulesExcel Gabapentin Caspules USP 300mgGabix Capsule 100mgGabix Capsule 300mgNarvam 300 CapsuleRyflo 300 CapsuleRyflo-100 CapsuleRyflo-400 Capsule

Nerve pain reliever and Vitamin B12 supplement

Anticonvulsant + Neurotropic vitamin

1

Gabapentin; Methylcobalamin

Prescription

Nerve pain (sharp, burning, or tingling pain), numbness in hands and feet, diabetic nerve damage, back pain from nerve problems, sciatica (waist pain that shoots down the leg)

Akobal-GBiopentin Tablets

Antiepileptic

Anti-seizure medicine

1

Levetiracetam

Prescription

Epilepsy, seizures (convulsions), fits — used alone or together with other seizure medicines to prevent and control different types of epileptic attacks

Keppra Levetiracetam 250mg TabletKeppra Levetiracetam 500mgLeveget Tablet 250mgSuvitra-500 Tablets

Mineral supplement and anticonvulsant

Helps prevent seizures and replaces minerals in body

1

Magnesium sulfate

Prescription

Seizures during pregnancy (eclampsia), dangerously high blood pressure in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia), low magnesium in the blood, severe asthma attacks, constipation (when taken by mouth), irregular heartbeat

Magfin InjectionMagnessium Sulphate InjectionMagphate Injection

Anticonvulsant

Barbiturate

1

Phenobarbital

Prescription

Epilepsy (seizures/convulsions), fits in children, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, status epilepticus (prolonged seizures that won't stop)

Bitalshin 100mg/mL InjectionPhenobarbitone Tablet

Anticonvulsant

Anti-seizure medicine

1

Phenytoin

Prescription

Epilepsy (seizures/convulsions), prevention of seizures after brain surgery, status epilepticus (prolonged seizures that won't stop)

Healthpath Phenytoin BP 100mg CapsulesPhenytoin Injection

Anticonvulsant / Nerve pain medicine

Prevents seizures and relieves nerve pain

1

Pregabalin

Prescription

Nerve pain (especially from diabetes or after shingles), epilepsy (fits/convulsions), body pain from fibromyalgia, anxiety disorder

1980 Pregabalin 150mg CapsulesAGS Pregabalin Capsule IP 300mgCentgesic 300 CapsulesCentgesic 75 CapsulesChevnor Pregabalin Capsules 150mgChevnor Pregabalin Capsules 300mgChevnor Pregabalin Capsules 75mgGabcel 300mg

Nerve pain reliever with Vitamin B12 supplement

Neuropathic pain agent

1

Pregabalin; Methylcobalamin

Prescription

Nerve pain (the kind that feels like burning, tingling, or numbness in hands and feet), diabetic nerve damage, back pain with nerve involvement, numbness and tingling sensations

Neuracalm 150 CapsuleNeuracalm 75 CapsuleSyrenev Plus Capsules

Vitamin

B-complex vitamin

1

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

OTC

Vitamin B6 deficiency, numbness and tingling in hands and feet caused by certain medications (like TB drugs), morning sickness in pregnancy, anaemia (low blood), seizures in newborns due to B6 deficiency, premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Emzor Vitamin B6 50mg TabletTimec Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets

Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic

Prevents seizures and controls convulsions

1

Sodium Valproate

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings), prevention of migraine headaches

Epinnom 200 TabletsRacex Tablets

Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic / Mood stabilizer

Helps control seizures and mood swings

1

Sodium Valproate; Valproic Acid

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings), prevention of migraine headaches

Encorate Chrono 200Encorate Chrono 500Epilim Chrono 500mg TabletsValcontin 200 TabletValcontin 500 Tablet

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have a seizure that lasts for more than 5 minutes, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you experience a seizure and then feel confused or disoriented for more than 30 minutes after it stops, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you have a seizure and then experience a severe headache, vomiting, or difficulty speaking, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If you are experiencing more frequent seizures than usual, go to your nearest clinic or hospital to see your doctor.
  • If you have a seizure and then experience numbness or weakness in your face, arm, or leg that lasts for more than a few hours, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.