Valproic Acid versus Lamotrigine as First-line Monotherapy in Newly Diagnosed Idiopathic Generalized Tonic –Clonic Seizures in Adults – A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: Idiopathic Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures (GTCS) are frequently encountered in adults. Their successful control is necessary to improve the quality of life of these patients. Valproic acid is a simple branched-chain carboxylic acid and lamotrigine is a phenyltriazine derivative....

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: VISHAL PRAKASH GIRI, OM PRAKASH GIRI, FARHAN AHMAD KHAN, NARENDRA KUMAR, AJAY KUMAR, ATAUL HAQUE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8121/16911_CE(Ra1)_F(GH)_PF1(ROAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf