Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Epilepsy is the chronic disorder of brain that affects people around the globe. The present study was conducted to assess profile of epileptic patients. Materials & Methods: 65 patients of epilepsy of both genders were enrolled. Parameters such as socio- economic status, type of seizures, frequency of seizure, Use of antiepileptic drugs etc. was recorded. Results: Out of 65 patients, males were 40 and female were 20. Socio-economic status was upper middle in 12, lower middle in 20, lower in 28 and upper in 15 patients. Type of seizure was generalized in 45 and focal seizures in 20. Frequency was <1 in 14, 1-4 in 38 and >5 in 13 patients. Antiepileptic drugs used was sodium valproate in 22, carbamazepine in 6 and levetiracetam in 37 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Most common type of seizure was generalized and patients with lower socio- economic status were commonly involved.