Treatments for LGS

Cannabidiol (Epidiolex) for Seizures in LGS

What is Cannabidiol? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey. Cannabidiol (the…

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Diazepam Nasal Spray (Valtoco)

New Treatment for Seizure Clusters

What is Diazepam Nasal (Valtoco) Spray? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other treatments for LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey. Diazepam…

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Felbamate (Felbatol) for Seizures in LGS

What is Felbamate? Felbamate (the generic name), also known as Felbatol (the brand name), is an anti-epileptic drug that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of focal seizures (previously called partial seizures) and seizures…

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Lamotrigine for Seizures in LGS

What is Lamotrigine? Lamotrigine (the generic name), also known as Lamictal (the brand name), is a medication used to treat epilepsy and stabilize mood in bipolar disorder. For epilepsy, this includes focal seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome….

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List of Treatments for Seizures

This page offers a list of FDA- approved treatments often used in those with LGS. Not all medications used in LGS are listed here. This list reflects U.S. FDA-approved medications. For info on epilepsy treatments in the U.K. visit this…

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Fenfluramine (Fintepla)

New Treatment for Seizures in LGS

What is Fenfluramine? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey. Fenfluramine (the…

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Clobazam Oral Film (Sympazan)

New Treatment for Seizures in LGS

What is Clobazam Oral Film? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey….

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Cenobamate (XCOPRI)

New Treatment for Seizures

What is Cenobamate? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey. Cenobamate (the…

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Perampanel (Fycompa)

New Treatment for Seizures

What is perampanel? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey. Perampanel (the…

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

How does the brain control heart rate, digestion, sweating, speech, chewing, and the gag reflex? Though these functions seem unrelated, they’re all controlled by the vagus nerve – a long fiber that connects the brain to the throat, heart, and…

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