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What is the best treatment for myoclonic seizers when 500mg of depakote 3 times a day isn't working i also take 100mg topamax (topiramate) 3x/day.?

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Keppra (levetiracetam): If there is persistant myoclonic seizures in spite of Depakote and topomax --keppra is the best for myoclomic seizures also zonegran can help or onfi.

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Answered 5/21/2016

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