What is the first-line treatment of focal epilepsy?
Focal epilepsy presents with focal seizures. Choosing the right initial treatment is a critical early clinical decision, and structured guidance exists to support it.
Treatment approach
First-line management is based on a single antiseizure monotherapy. The full protocol specifies which agent to begin with and what the recommended next step is if initial control is not achieved — that decision path is in the complete regimen.
References
Consider lamotrigine or levetiracetam as first-line monotherapy for people with focal seizures. If the first choice is unsuccessful, consider the other.
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