Table 2.
Use of anticonvulsant drugs and benzodiazepines.
| Control, n = 67 | VNS, n = 43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant drugs | ||
| Brivaracetam | ø | X |
| Carbamazepine | ø | X |
| Clobazam | ø | X |
| Eslicarbazepine | ø | X |
| Gabapentin | ø | X |
| Lacosamide | X | X |
| Lamotrigine | X | X |
| Levetiracetam | X | X |
| Oxcarbazepine | X | X |
| Phenytoin | X | X |
| Primidone | ø | X |
| Topiramate | ø | X |
| Valproate | ø | X |
| Zonisamide | X | X |
| Benzodiazepines | ||
| Alprazolam | ø | X |
| Clonazepam | X | X |
| Diazepam | ø | X |
| Lorazepam | X | X |
A broader range of anticonvulsant drugs and benzodiazepines was needed to control seizures in the VNS compared to the control group. ø: none of the patients in the respective group was treated with the drug; X: at least one patient in the respective group was treated with the drug.