How is absence epilepsy treated?

Patient's question:

Always uncomfortable, feeling bad, can't sleep. How should treatment be for absence epilepsy seizures?

Doctor's answer:

According to the situation you described, this 31-year-old male patient has likely undergone an electroencephalogram (EEG) examination at a local hospital and has been diagnosed with epilepsy. Specifically, it is a type of epilepsy characterized by absence seizures. In such cases, oral medication ethosuximide is primarily used. If ethosuximide is not available, oral extended-release sodium valproate tablets or extended-release carbamazepine tablets can also be effective. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery and good health!

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