Treatment priorities for idiopathic generalized epilepsy

Abstract

The report presents the current principles of treatment of various types of epileptic seizures and forms of epilepsy. High efficacy and good tolerability in mono- and combination therapy with lamotrigine are shown, including its beneficial effects on cognitive function, behavior, and mood in children.

Keywords

• idiopathic generalized epilepsy
• children's absence epilepsy
• juvenile absence epilepsy
• juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
• isolated generalized seizures
• valproates
• lamotrigine