What is Felbamate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Felbamate is an anticonvulsant used as either monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in adults and as adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in children. It is not used as first-line antiepileptic treatment.
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How do members experience Felbamate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 309 | 41 | |
| Seizures (complex partial) | 8 | 3 | |
| Dravet's syndrome | 6 | 1 | |
| Seizures (partial focal) | 3 | 1 | |
| Falls | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 2 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Insomnia | 2 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 | |
| Seizures | 2 | |
| Weight loss | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 17 | |
| Moderate | 14 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 4 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Nov 10, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
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