Drug-drug interaction between anti-seizure medications in Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

Summary: Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome are rare, severe types of epilepsy. Because the seizures are so hard to stop, patients often need to take several different medicines at the same time. This can cause problems when the drugs mix together in the body, which doctors call drug interactions. Doctors need to carefully choose the right medicine combinations to stop seizures without causing bad side effects. Today, new smartphone apps and research in genetics are helping doctors make better, safer choices for each individual patient.