The onset of AS generally occurs during childhood or adolescence, and it is the most prevalent convulsion in 15 to 20% of epileptic children. Historically, first-line drugs in pediatric AS are Ethosuximide (ETX), Valproic Acid (VPA), and Lamotrigine (LTG). This review aims to determine the best pharmacological therapy for pediatric AS, considering that all three drugs have been established as superior to placebo.
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