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What is First drug to be used in absence seizures is: and explain in detail?
Valproic acid is the drug of choice for absence seizures. It is an alternative I adjuvant drug for GTCS, SPS and CPS. Myoclonic and atonic seizures-control is often incomplete, but valproate is the drug of choice. Mania and bipolar illness: as alternative to lithium Ref: KD TRIPATI 8TH ED. page 417