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Treatments Reported by Patients with Epilepsy

45.0% of the 4,879 patients with Epilepsy report taking at least one of these treatments to modify their disease or manage its symptoms.

Treatment # Patients
Levetiracetam (Keppra, Keppra XR) 722 15% Levetiracetam (Keppra, Keppra XR): 15%
Lamotrigine (Lamictal, Lamictal XR...) 685 14% Lamotrigine (Lamictal, Lamictal XR...): 14%
Topiramate (Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle...) 389 8% Topiramate (Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle...): 8%
Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR...) 318 7% Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR...): 7%
Divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote ER...) 252 5% Divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote ER...): 5%
Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril...) 232 5% Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril...): 5%
Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytoin EX...) 212 4% Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytoin EX...): 4%
Lacosamide (Vimpat) 204 4% Lacosamide (Vimpat): 4%
Zonisamide (Zonegran) 183 4% Zonisamide (Zonegran): 4%
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal, Oleptal) 167 3% Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal, Oleptal): 3%
Felbamate (Felbatol) 33 1% Felbamate (Felbatol): 1%

Community Treatment Reports

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359 Prescription Drugs
Treatment # of Patients
Levetiracetam (Keppra, Keppra XR) 722
Lamotrigine (Lamictal, Lamictal XR...) 685
Topiramate (Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle...) 389
Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR...) 318
Divalproex sodium (Depakote, Depakote ER...) 252

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32 Over the Counter Drugs
Treatment # of Patients
Ibuprofen 45
Aspirin 32
Naproxen OTC 20
Cetirizine HCl 12
Diphenhydramine 10

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113 Supplements
Treatment # of Patients
Folic Acid 44
Multivitamins 28
Vitamin D 26
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 16
Calcium plus Vitamin D 15

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15 Physical Therapy
Treatment # of Patients
Physical Therapy (PT) 10
Occupational therapy 5
Chiropractic 4
Sex 3
Deep breathing and relaxation 2

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73 Equipment
Treatment # of Patients
Walking Stick/Cane 11
CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure 6
Ice or Cold Packs 6
Handheld Showerhead 5
Walker 5

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43 Procedures
Treatment # of Patients
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) 60
Psychiatrist (med management) 13
MRI 7
RNS Implant Neurostimulator 5
Blood test 3

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48 Lifestyle Modifications
Treatment # of Patients
Handicap/Disability Parking Permit 14
Heat avoidance 7
Sleep 7
Avoid Alcohol 6
Church 5

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4 Psychotherapy
Treatment # of Patients
Individual Therapy 76
Group Therapy 5
Couples/Family Therapy 1
Peer Support Group 1

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14 Exercises
Treatment # of Patients
Yoga 8
Physical Exercise 7
Walking 5
Stretching 4
Aquatic Therapy Exercises 2

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29 Nutrition/Diets
Treatment # of Patients
Diet modification 11
Water 4
Balanced diet 2
Coffee 2
Diet 2

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3 Surgeries
Treatment # of Patients
Brain surgery 4
PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy 1
Tracheostomy 1

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4 Complementary and Alternative Medicines
Treatment # of Patients
Chamomile essential oil 1
Lavender Essentail Oil 1
Phytoestrogens 1
Traumeel ointment 1

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50 Others
Treatment # of Patients
Medications 11
Cannabis 7
Journal Writing 7
Listen to Music 7
Prayer 7

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