Treatment of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy – Paediatrics MCQ

Which is not used for the treatment of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy?

A. Zonisamide

B. Topiramate

C. Carbamazepine

D. Valproate

Correct answer : C. Carbamazepine

Use of carbamazepine / phenytoin may increase myoclonus in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.

One Comment

kunalmc October 3, 2014

answer should be valproate

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