Objective To observe the influence of Dianxianning Tablet （Herbal patent medicine for epilepsy） as an added medicine on the severity of epileptic paroxysm.Methods By using the prospective multi-centered randomiz-controlled trial design

206 cases were treated with anti-epilepsy drugs

based on which

the experimental group with 137 cases in it was administered Dianxianning Tablet and the control group with 69 cases was given Dianxianning placebo.The Scale of Severity of Epileptic Paroxysm for Adult Patients was applied to score the epileptic paroxysm and accompanied symptoms of the patients.Results By the end of the 3rd month of treatment

the comparison between the total score of epileptic paroxysm and the analysis of covariance of the baseline changing difference showed a statistical difference between the experimental and control groups （P<0.01）.The comparison of the scores of accompanied symptoms of the two groups before and after treatment

and scores of loss of consciousness

whole body convulsion

premonition

manic and depression

chest stuffiness

and dizziness showed statistical difference （P<0.01 or P<0.05）.Conclusion Dianxianning Tablet

as an added medicine for epilepsy

is effective in relieving the severity of epileptic paroxysm.