Medical management

Drug Therapy: The following types of oral medications are usually prescribed
1) Drugs to prevent or control seizures associated with cerebral palsy. These drugs are very effective in preventing seizures in many children. Because there are different types of seizures, different drugs may be prescribed because no one drug prevents or controls all types of seizures. Such drugs may include Tegretol, Dilantin and Phenobarbital.
2) Drug therapy can also help reduce spasticity associated with cerebral palsy. These drugs include Diazepam, Baclofen, and Dantrolene. If surgery is contraindicated, these drugs can help reduce spasticity for short periods, however, their long term value is still being researched.
3) Drugs to control involuntary movements. Antiparkinsonian, anticonvulsant, antidopaminergic, and antidepressant agents have been tried. Chorea and athetosis are often difficult to manage.