The medication is used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults, children, and babies over one month old.3 Like their name suggests, partial-onset seizures, sometimes called focal seizures, stem from one part of the brain.7 They most commonly occur in the temporal lobes. Different medications, such as Levetiracetam or Lamotrigine, can be used to treat these forms of seizures.
Common side effects:
- Fatigue
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Depression
- Memory loss
- Confusion
- Headaches