The drug used in petit mal seizures and has a narrow spectrum of antiepileptic activity is: (A) Lamotrigine, (B) Ethosuximide, (C) Phenytoin, (D) Primidone
Answer is B. Ethosuximide and valproate are the drugs of choice for absence seizures and are more effective than lamotrigineReference: Katzung Pharmacology; 12th edition; Page no: 418