About Juvenile Myoclonic epilepsy, all are true EXCEPT:
(A) Valproate is contraindicated (B) Lamotrigine can be given (C) Phenytoin is not the preferred drug (D) Polygenic inheritance
(A) Juvenile Myoclonic epilepsy: also known as Janz syndrome Seen in adoloscent age group Typically presents with myoclonic jerks causing patient to drop objects GTCS, clonic seizures and juvenile absences can also be seen Attacks are more prominent during early morning Drug of choice: Valproate; Lamotrigine can also be used