Question
What are the side effects of these medications for pediatric epilepsy?
Answer
When weighing the side effects of medications against the impact of epilepsy seizures on a child, one should consider the relative degree of damage caused by the medication versus the damage from the seizures. Although medications may cause side effects, frequent epilepsy seizures can lead to brain cell death, thereby affecting intelligence and worldview. Therefore, it is important to weigh the pros and cons and choose the treatment plan that has the least impact on the child.