Paraldehyde

Paraldehyde is not generally used as an anticonvulsant medication. In hospital, however, it may be injected rectally or intramuscularly to stop status epilepticus.

Click here to learn more about medications.

DisclaimerExpand Disclaimer Section

The material offered at this site is to provide general information about epilepsy to the public. It is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Although all material presented at this site has been thoroughly researched and is believed to be correct, Epilepsy Ontario accepts no liability. Consult your physician and/or neurologist with any questions you have. People with epilepsy should never discontinue anti-epileptic medications or make changes in activities unless specifically advised to do so by an attending physician.