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Generalized seizures in adults

Generalized seizures in adults

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Is a type of:

Seizure disorder • Neurologic problems

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Generalized seizures in adults
Fosphenytoin
4
4 reviews
Phenytoin
3.5
17 reviews
Benzodiazepine

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Creatine kinase
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