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What anti-convulsant won't make you sensitive to sunlight? got a sunburn from it and i've never got sunburn in my life.
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Seizure medication: Changing your seizure medication in order to spend time in the sun is not a good idea. There are many medications to treat seizures but not every medication works for everyone. Plus it takes time to get a medication in the therapeutic range.
Answered 7/26/2014
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