Seizure Medications (Anticonvulsants) to Know
Anticonvulsants are worth careful study because several of them are also used for nerve pain and mood disorders, so they recur across multiple list sections. The names are varied, which makes mnemonics especially useful here.
Study tip
Notice the drugs that double up across uses — gabapentin and pregabalin (also nerve pain), and valproate and lamotrigine (also mood) — and learn those crossover drugs once, then tag them to each use.
Seizures drug list (10)
By generic name, ordered by how commonly each is dispensed.
| # | Generic name | Commonly used for |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Lamotrigine | Seizures |
| 73 | Levetiracetam | Seizures |
| 74 | Divalproex | Seizures |
| 459 | Phenytoin | Seizures |
| 460 | Oxcarbazepine | Seizures |
| 461 | Lacosamide | Seizures |
| 462 | Zonisamide | Seizures |
| 464 | Valproic Acid | Seizures |
| 465 | Carbamazepine | Seizures |
| 466 | Primidone | Seizures |
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Frequently asked questions
- Why do some seizure drugs show up under other conditions?
- Several anticonvulsants are also used for nerve pain or bipolar disorder (for example gabapentin and valproate). Learning the drug once and noting all of its uses is more efficient than memorizing it separately each time.
- Are seizure medications hard to memorize?
- Their names are less pattern-based than, say, statins, so mnemonics and spaced repetition help more here than suffix-spotting.
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Educational study aid — not medical advice. Learn My Drugs is a memorization tool for pharmacy students, technicians, and exam prep. Drug names and uses on this page are simplified for studying and are not a substitute for professional judgment. For clinical, dosing, or safety information, consult the official label and a licensed professional.
Authoritative references: DailyMed, MedlinePlus, and the U.S. FDA.
Last reviewed: May 30, 2026.