Atonic drop seizures cause sudden muscle weakness, resulting in an individual's fall. During this seizure, a part of the body may limp. Anti-seizure drugs help in the treatment of this condition. Atonic drop seizures cause sudden muscle weakness, resulting in an individual's fall. During this seizure, a part of the body may limp. Anti-seizure drugs help in the treatment of this condition.
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How to control atonic drop seizures?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 39-year-old woman diagnosed with epilepsy. I have been having focal seizures for the past two years and early last year. Just recently, I have had atonic drop attacks. Looking at the description, it is what I believe to be happening to me. I lost consciousness for a brief moment, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both Tegretol (Carbamazepine) and Levetiracetam can help against atonic attacks too. Anyway, I would recommend checking carbamazepine plasma levels to adjust the dose of Tegretol if necessary. Otherwise, if it is fine, I would recommend increasing the dose of Levetir... Read Full »
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