Epilepsy with myoclonic absences
ICD-10 G40.4 · ICD-11 8A61.23

Treatment of Epilepsy with Myoclonic Absences in Patients Age 16 and Older

This protocol covers the clinical management of epilepsy with myoclonic absences in adults — specifically patients aged 16 years and older — where antiepileptic treatment follows evidence-based guidelines for the adult population.

Clinical Scenario

Patient is aged 16 years or older and presents with epilepsy with myoclonic absences. Adult-specific treatment considerations apply to this population.

Treatment Approach

Management in this age group may progress to combination antiepileptic therapy when initial treatment proves insufficient. The complete regimen — including which agents are indicated, in what sequence, and how to escalate — is detailed in the full protocol.

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References

Adults

Monotherapy with all indicated AEDs should be attempted before initiating combination therapy.

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