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Suggest Treatment For Seizures Following A Severe Head Injury

I was recently started on Depakote 250mg for seizures following a severe head injury and traumatic brain injury. I am seeing my physician in about an hour and I think he will discontinue this drug due to severe swelling in my lower extremities What are my other options?
Fri, 6 May 2016
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Hi,


Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns about Depakote (Sodium Valproate).

The Other Alternatives are
1. Phenytoin
2. Levetiracetam
3. Clobazam

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Seizures Following A Severe Head Injury

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns about Depakote (Sodium Valproate). The Other Alternatives are 1. Phenytoin 2. Levetiracetam 3. Clobazam Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.