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Is felbatol (felbamate) good for epilepsy?
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In rare situation: It was used in intractable epilepsy with great results, miraculous in some cases unfurtunatelly found to cause aplastic anemia and liver failur now very rarely used, but seems to be available under unusual circimstances discuss with neuro.
Answered 5/21/2016
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Strong anticonvulsan: Felbatol (felbamate) is a strong anticonvulsant. It is not used much because it can cause aplastic anemia
Answered 6/2/2015
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