Comparison of Levetiracetam Versus Sodium Valproate as a Monotherapy in Early Childhood Epilepsy

Abstract

Background: Childhood epilepsy requires long-term management with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) that are both effective and well-tolerated. Although levetiracetam and sodium valproate are widely used as monotherapies, comparative data on their efficacy and safety in pediatric populations are limited. This study aimed to evaluate and compare their effectiveness and tolerability in children with epilepsy over six months.