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Anti-epileptics

Anti-epileptics are used to control seizures to treat epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. They work by reducing irregular impulses in the brain that cause seizures and pain.

Why are anti epileptics prescribed?

  1. Epilepsy (53%)
  2. Postherpetic Neuralgia (29%)
  3. Bipolar Disorder (5%)
  4. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (4%)
  5. Diabetic Neuropathy (3%)
  6. Fibromyalgia (3%)
  7. Migraine (3%)
  8. Trigeminal Neuralgia (1%)
  9. Restless Leg Syndrome (0%)
  10. Neonatal Seizures (0%)

Key takeaways

Anti-epileptics are used to prevent and control seizures. Some also have other uses, such as managing nerve pain, migraines, and fibromyalgia. These medications work by stabilizing electrical activity in your brain. Anti-epileptics come in different forms, including oral pills and extended-release tablets. Examples include gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin), lamotrigine (Lamictal), levetiracetam (Keppra, Roweepra, Keppra XR, Roweepra XR), pregabalin (Lyrica), topiramate (Topamax), and zonisamide (Zonegran).

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Gralise (gabapentin)

as low as$11
Gralise (gabapentin) is used to treat pain after shingles, or postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). It is available as a brand and generic.

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Neurontin (gabapentin)

as low as$11
Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an inexpensive drug used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic gabapentin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Lamictal (lamotrigine)

as low as$7
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) is an inexpensive drug used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Keppra (levetiracetam)

as low as$9
Levetiracetam (Keppra, Roweepra) is a moderately priced drug used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures. This drug is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic levetiracetam is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Roweepra (levetiracetam)

as low as$9
Levetiracetam (Keppra, Roweepra) is a moderately priced drug used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures. This drug is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic levetiracetam is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Lyrica (pregabalin)

as low as$13
Lyrica (pregabalin) is used to control seizures and treat nerve pain from diabetes, shingles, spinal cord injury, and fibromyalgia. It is slightly more popular than other anti-epileptics. It is available in brand and generic versions.

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Keppra XR (levetiracetam ER)

as low as$35
Levetiracetam ER (Keppra XR) is an expensive drug used with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic levetiracetam ER is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Roweepra XR (levetiracetam ER)

as low as$35
LEVETIRACETAM prevents and controls seizures in people with epilepsy. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body.
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Subvenite

as low as$8
LAMOTRIGINE prevents and controls seizures in people with epilepsy. It may also be used to treat bipolar disorder. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body.
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Topamax (topiramate)

as low as$8
Topiramate (Topamax) is an inexpensive drug used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic topiramate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Depakote (divalproex)

as low as$11
Divalproex (Depakote) is a moderately priced drug used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent migraine headaches. This drug is slightly less popular than other comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic divalproex is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Dilantin (phenytoin)

as low as$12
Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) is a moderately priced drug used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic phenytoin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Phenytek (phenytoin)

as low as$12
Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) is a moderately priced drug used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic phenytoin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Mysoline (primidone)

as low as$15
Primidone (Mysoline) is a moderately priced drug used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is not for use in absence (petit mal) seizures. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic primidone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Tegretol (carbamazepine, epitol)

as low as$18
Carbamazepine (Tegretol, epitol) is a moderately priced drug used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple brand and generic versions. Generic carbamazepine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Depakote ER (divalproex ER)

as low as$19
Divalproex ER (Depakote ER) is an expensive drug used to prevent seizures caused by some forms of epilepsy. It is also used to treat bipolar mania and to prevent migraine headaches. This drug is slightly less popular than other comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic divalproex er is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)

as low as$19
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) is a moderately priced drug used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures. This drug is less popular than other comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. The most common version of Trileptal is covered by 76% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$80.00, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Zonegran (zonisamide)

as low as$19
Zonisamide (Zonegran) is a moderately priced drug used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic zonisamide is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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valproic acid

as low as$22
Valproic acid (Depakene) is a moderately priced drug used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic valproic acid is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Vimpat (lacosamide)

as low as$26
Lacosamide (Vimpat) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. A generic version of Vimpat may become available in 2022.
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Lamictal XR (lamotrigine ER)

as low as$31
Lamotrigine ER (Lamictal XR) is an expensive drug used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic lamotrigine ER is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Carbatrol (carbamazepine ER)

as low as$32
CARBAMAZEPINE prevents and controls seizures in people with epilepsy. It may also be used to treat nerve pain. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body.
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Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER)

as low as$32
Carbamazepine ER (Tegretol XR) is a moderately priced drug used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic carbamazepine ER is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Celontin (methsuximide)

as low as$43
Methsuximide (Celontin) is a moderately priced drug used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available as a brand and generic. It is currently covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Zarontin (ethosuximide)

as low as$44
Ethosuximide (Zarontin) is an expensive drug used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic form. Generic zarontin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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