TRILEPTAL and Children
TRILEPTAL was the first antiepileptic medication in 25 years to be approved as monotherapy (by itself) for children.
No one better than you, as a parent, knows that partial seizures affect your child's activities, lifestyle, and self-confidence. Even if your child faithfully takes an antiepileptic drug (AED), seizures can still occur.
TRILEPTAL, a clinically proven medication, can help increase control of your child's partial seizures. Whether he or she is newly diagnosed or you are not satisfied with their current medication, TRILEPTAL may help reduce the frequency of partial seizures.
TRILEPTAL is indicated for use as monotherapy (by itself) or adjunctive therapy (taken with other medications) in the treatment of partial seizures in adults and children 4 years of age and older with epilepsy and as adjunctive therapy in children 2 years of age and older.
The lemon-flavored liquid formulation of TRILEPTAL allows for convenient use with children.
In addition to taking antiepileptic medication, here are some precautions you can take to help avoid injury to your child:
 Limit climbing
Avoid letting your child bathe without someone present. If he or she is older, suggest a shower with the bathroom door open
Avoid unsupervised swimming or watersports—make sure others with your child are strong enough to help if needed
Have child wear a helmet while biking or skating
If your child has partial seizure disorder, taking these precautions and putting certain restrictions in place can help them avoid injury. At the same time, doing so may also lead to some behavioral and psychological consequences that may have a negative effect on children. With that in mind, here are some principles to help you make the right decision for your child.
Balance both the need to protect your child with the importance of encouraging your child to grow intellectually, independently, and develop self-confidence
Any restrictions or precautions put in place should be tempered by common sense. Remember, there are inherent risks for all children growing up
Seek advice from your child's Physician to help you individualize restrictions to your child's life and needs
Learn more form these additional resources:
Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place
Landover, MD 20785
Toll-free (sponsored by Novartis):
800-EFA-1000 (Eng./Span.)
www.efa.org
American Epilepsy Society
342 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone: 860-586-7505
www.aesnet.org
MedicAlert Foundation
2323 Colorado Avenue
Turlock, CA 95382
Toll-free (24 hrs. a day): 888-633-4298
www.medicalert.org
Child Neurology Society
1000 West County Road E, Suite 290
St. Paul, MN 55126
Phone: 651-486-9447
www.childneurologysociety.org
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