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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 Relating Neurosteroid Modulation of Inhibitory Neurotransmission to Behavior

18 citations , September 2021 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology”

Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.

research Valproic Acid-Induced Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis

5 citations , June 2012 in “PubMed”

Valproic acid can cause a skin condition called leukocytoclastic vasculitis, which usually gets better after stopping the drug.

research Tolerance to and Unwanted Effects of Valproate Sodium

16 citations , October 1994 in “PubMed”

Sodium valproate is a safe and effective epilepsy drug with manageable side effects.

research The Clinical Significance of Metal Binding in Convulsion Control with Sodium Valproate

2 citations , June 1986 in “Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics”

Metal binding to sodium valproate may be linked to hair loss in epilepsy patients.

research Sodium Valproate and Thrombocytopenia

59 citations , October 1976 in “BMJ”

Sodium valproate can cause low platelet count.

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