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Reflex Epilepsy (Photosensitive Epilepsy) Summary

142 relevant articles (10 outcomes, 10 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: A subtype of epilepsy characterized by seizures that are consistently provoked by a certain specific stimulus. Auditory, visual, and somatosensory stimuli as well as the acts of writing, reading, eating, and decision making are examples of events or activities that may induce seizure activity in affected individuals. (From Neurol Clin 1994 Feb;12(1):57-8)

Also Known As: Photosensitive Epilepsy; Epilepsy, Photosensitive; Epilepsy, Reflex; Audiogenic Epilepsy; Cursive Epilepsy Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Reflex Epilepsy

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs) : 3 outcomes 1 study in 13 results : IBA
  2. Valproic Acid (Valproate, Semisodium) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 14 results : FDA 37 Generic
  3. Clonazepam (Rivotril) : 1 outcome in 9 results : FDA 16 Generic
  4. Q-Type Calcium Channels (Q-Type Calcium Channel) : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  5. omega-Agatoxin IVA : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  6. Lorazepam (Ativan) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 67 Generic
  7. omega-conotoxin-MVIIC : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  8. abecarnil : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  9. zonisamide (Zonegran) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 19 Generic
  10. N-Methylaspartate (NMDA) : 1 study in 7 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Reflex Epilepsy

  1. Seizures (Seizure)
  2. Myoclonus (Nocturnal Myoclonus)
  3. Epilepsy (Aura)
  4. Syndrome
  5. Partial Epilepsies (Epilepsy, Partial)
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Key Therapies for Reflex Epilepsy

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  1. Lenses : 1 outcome in 1 result
  2. Transplants (Transplant) : 3 results
  3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 2 results
  4. Local Anesthesia : 2 results
  5. Laminectomy : 1 result
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