What Is the Treatment of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy?

Selecting an effective antiepileptic regimen for progressive myoclonic epilepsy requires careful clinical judgement. Evidence from clinical studies supports specific pharmacological options, and the appropriate choice depends on the full clinical picture.

Treatment Approach
Certain newer antiepileptic drugs have demonstrated effectiveness in clinical studies for this condition — the full protocol details which agents are evidenced and the clinical considerations that guide their selection.

References

Newer AEDs that have been shown to be effective in some studies include piracetam, levetiracetam, topiramate, zonisamide, clobazam, stiripentol, and perampanel.

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