Can more than one drug be used for the treatment of epilepsy and seizures?

Yes: Whereas in the past there were only a few drugs, now there are many that can be customized based on risk factors and even the type of seizures. Older medicines like Depakote and Dilantin are still used, and still work well, but new medications like Keppra (levetiracetam) are becoming the mainstay in treatment for many types of seizures.

When necessary: An attempt should always be made to find the one best medication to control seizures. However, many patients need combined treatments. In addition to combined meds, some patients need surgery to remove epileptic brain tissue. Others need special stimulators such as vns to help control seizures. Combination treatment is complex and needs to be monitored by specially trained neurologists.