Epilepsy with Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures Only

Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies

“…As noted above, a photoparoxysmal response is seen more commonly in EGMA [38]. The frequency may become faster with age.…”

“…IGE-GTCs are more prevalent in males than females, with some 60% of patients being male [38]. The average age of onset is between 16.6 and 19.5 years.…”

“…As in JME, avoidance of risk factors is important, particularly for EGMA [38]. An expert opinion study regarding treatment of adults with epilepsy found that valproic acid was rated as the treatment of choice; however, lamotrigine and topiramate were also listed as options for initial monotherapy [41].…”