Epilepsy v. Generalized Seizure Disorder?

What's the difference between epilepsy and a generalized seizure disorder? My 4 yr old nephew was diagnosed with febrile seizures at 10 mos, and then diagnosed with epilepsy around 2 yrs old. He visited a new neurologist yesterday who said he has a generalized seizure disorder, not epilepsy. What's the difference?

He has sinus problems which contribute to poor sleep patterns, which contribute to his seizures. He also has acid reflux and is deathly allergic to dairy products. They want to put him on depacoe (sp?). Any good/bad experiences with this med?

He was diagnosed with epilepsy, then the seizure disorder--he has absence seizures daily and tonic clonic seizures monthly...

They are the same thing. "Seizure disorder" is the new politically correct way of referring to epilepsy.

Having a seizure does not necessarily mean that a person has epilepsy. Only when a person has had two or more seizures is he or she considered to have epilepsy. EEGs and brain scans are common diagnostic test for epilepsy.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/epile...
Depakote/Depakene (Valproic acid)-
Anyone taking this medicine should see their physician regularly for tests of liver function and should be alert to symptoms of liver damage, such as yellow skin and eyes, facial swelling, loss of appetite, general feeling of illness, loss of appetite, and vomiting. If liver problems are suspected, call a physician immediately.
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