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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterised by seizures. Although surgery exists for serious cases, treatment through medication is the most common way to control the symptoms.
Bipolar Mood Disorder is a depressive disorder that is typified by extreme and intense mood swings that range from mania to depression. Like epilepsy, Bipolar Mood Disorder needs to be treated through medication. Similar drugs are used to treat both conditions.
Chronic medication can be costly, but if you shop around, you’ll find that choosing a generic option can be cheaper.
Carbamazepine 200 mg (30 tablets)
An anti-convulsant and mood-stabilising drug used to treat epilepsy and Bipolar Mood Disorder.
| Brand |
Single Exit Price |
| Tegretol |
R92.37 |
| Sandoz Carbamazepine |
R70.81 |
Lamotrigine 50 mg (60 tablets)
An anti-epileptic and central nervous system drug used to treat seizures and depression.
| Brand |
Single Exit Price |
| Lamictin |
R181.05 |
| Aspen Lamotrigine |
R153.05 |
| Arrow Lamotrigine |
R151.49 |
Sodium Valproate 200 mg (syrup)
An anti-convulsant and mood-stabilising drug that comes in liquid form.
| Brand |
Single Exit Price |
| Epilim |
R214.92 |
| Convulex (250 mg/5 ml) |
R89.55 |
Kindly note that all prices were correct at the time of print.
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