Dilantin (phenytoin)
Dilantin is approved for use as an anti-seizure medication (anticonvulsant), especially to prevent tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures and complex partial seizures (psychomotor seizures). It may be used alone or with Phenobarbital or other anticonvulsants.
Divalproex sodium affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.Divalproex sodium is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Divalproex sodium is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.