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GlossaryAnticonvulsants (AEDs)

medications that prevent or reduce seizures by stabilizing brain activity

Anticonvulsants, also known as antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), are medications used to prevent or reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in individuals with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. They work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain, which helps to prevent the abnormal bursts of electrical impulses that cause seizures.

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research Risk of Valproic Acid-Related Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

13 citations , April 2019 in “Seizure”

Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.

research Cosmetic Side Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs in Adults With Epilepsy

46 citations , December 2014 in “Epilepsy & behavior”

Some antiepileptic drugs can cause weight gain and hair loss, especially in women.

research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women With Epilepsy: Recommendations for Evaluation and Management

107 citations , August 2002 in “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry”

Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.

research Cosmetic Effects of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)

January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)”

Antiepileptic drugs cause cosmetic side effects like hair loss and weight gain, but patients still take their medication without it affecting their quality of life.

research Safety and Tolerability of Antiepileptic Drugs in Women with Epilepsy: Literature Review and Own Data

6 citations , April 2019 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii”

Some epilepsy drugs can cause reproductive and cosmetic side effects in women and affect pregnancy, but most women still have healthy babies.

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