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Epilepsy / Fits

Medication
Information
Phenytoin (Dilantin®) An orange and white capsule. It is often accidentally both overdosed (resulting in drowsiness and unsteadiness) and underdosed (thus epilepsy continues).
Valproate A lilac tablet (2 strengths).
(Epilim®) Usually taken twice daily.
Overdose causes drowsiness and confusion.
Carbamazepine

(Tegretol®)

White tablet. Usually taken three times daily.
Overdose causes drowsiness and slurred speech.

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