Testing a seizure medication's long-term safety in children and teens

This is a long-term safety study of brivaracetam, a seizure medication, in children and teenagers with childhood absence epilepsy or juvenile absence epilepsy. The study follows people who have already participated in earlier trials of this medication and want to continue taking it. Researchers want to make sure the medication remains safe and tolerable when used over many months or years.

While earlier studies have tested whether this medication works for absence seizures, doctors need to understand how safe it is with long-term use—especially in young people who may take it for months or years. This study gathers that important safety information.