Question

A patient known to have epilepsy experiences episodes of sudden loss of consciousness with stiffening and jerking, typically followed by confusion. According to UK guidelines, which drug is generally first-line for generalised tonic-clonic seizures?

Accepted Answer

C. Valproate (sodium valproate)

Answer

A. Carbamazepine

Answer

B. Lamotrigine

Answer

D. Levetiracetam

Answer

E. Phenytoin

Practice question

A patient known to have epilepsy experiences episodes of sudden loss of consciousness with stiffening and jerking, typically followed by confusion. According to UK guidelines, which drug is generally first-line for generalised tonic-clonic seizures?