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GlossaryAnticonvulsants

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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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

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research Effects of Anticonvulsant Drugs on Chromosomes

19 citations, October 1971 in “The BMJ”

Anticonvulsant drugs may cause temporary chromosomal abnormalities.

research Anticonvulsant-Induced Cutaneous Reactions

18 citations, January 1999 in “CNS Drugs”

Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.

research Anticonvulsant Hypocalcaemia

July 1972 in “The BMJ”

Long-term use of seizure medications can disrupt calcium metabolism, but this can be treated with vitamin D or UV light and does not affect seizure control.

research Role of Anticonvulsant and Antiepileptogenic Neurosteroids in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Epilepsy

65 citations, January 2011 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.

research Deoxycorticosterone’s Anticonvulsant Effects in Infant Rats Are Blocked by Finasteride, but Not by Indomethacin

7 citations, August 2006 in “Experimental Neurology”

Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.

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Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.

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The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.