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Anticonvulsant
Epileptic seizures, either generalized or focal. Numerous meds are available these days, and some work better with certain types, such as myoclonic or complex partial seizures. Often, in resistant cases, the meds can be used in combination.
Dr. Bennett Machanic reviewed this
47 year experience in Neurology
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How long should anticonvulsant be taken?
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Was ethanol historically used as an anticonvulsant?
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Has anyone ever come off anticonvulsant medication with no further episodes?
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Do auras always go away when on an anticonvulsant?
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Do auras go away when you're on an anticonvulsant?
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Is there any safe anticonvulsant I can use when pregnant?
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Has anyone successfully come off anticonvulsant medication with no further seizures?
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Is seroquel (quetiapine) an anticonvulsant?
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What are side effects from the anticonvulsant depakote?
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What is best anticonvulsant in ptn. With hepatic encephalopathy?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can you tell me for sodium valproate. now, this is an anticonvulsant, anti-epileptic drug. he said to me this is the last?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have a convulsion while while being intoxicated with alcohol? Or no because alcohol is an anticonvulsant?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Anticonvulsant and antidepressant are best for styloid process pain can we use this medicine for eagle syndromr?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Is alcohol an anticonvulsant like other GABA agonists or no?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can taking an anticonvulsant for bipolar disorder cause you to have seizures?
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A 36-year old asked:
I am scared of having a seizure during pregnancy, what are the chances if normal levels of anticonvulsant?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Can alcohol lower the seizure threshhold? I read somewhere that alcohol is an anticonvulsant, but somewhere else said it can induce seizure when drunk
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A 46-year old male asked:
I have very bad anxiety issues and need a anticonvulsant so I can do my way better, I seem to stay calm and I also do all my chores and I also enjoy life,I have taken Klonopin and it's the best, I can't take xanax, it's too strong for me?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What is the mechanism of action for Trileptal? How does an anticonvulsant help stabilize mood in someone with bipolar I disorder?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I have chronic tics intermittently since 3 yrs. On visiting neurologist I was prescribed clonazepam. It's anticonvulsant drug, is it used for tics?
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A 23-year old male asked:
What is an anticonvulsant for migraine prophylaxis that is good about not causing cognitive deficits. On week two tapering off topamax (topiramate) now. ?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Does alcohol intoxication raise or lower the seizure threshold? Since it is a sedative like benzos, would it have anticonvulsant effects?
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A 24-year old female asked about a 26-year old female:
can anxiety cause muscle twitches all over body? I am having severe anxiety. Anticonvulsant meds for weight loss.
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A 34-year old male asked:
How does alcohol intoxication (NOT withdrawal) lower the seizure threshold in epileptics? Since it is a Gaba receptor modulator like benzos, shouldn't it act like an anticonvulsant and raise the seizure threshold?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Is it ok to take vitamin b complex while being on Zoloft (sertraline) and eftil? (eftil is a serbian anticonvulsant containing valproic acid/sodium valproate).
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A female asked:
Does anticonvulsants show up in. a drug test?
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A 31-year old female asked:
What options aside from anticonvulsants are there for nerve pains. I hate anticonvulsants and amytriplyn made me feel worse. What's my options?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are the implications of liver disease for a person taking anticonvulsants?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Should my mom be on CBD oil instead of anticonvulsants?More natural. Saw documentary about CBD oil saved child's life when anticonvulsants did nothing
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