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GlossaryAnticonvulsants (Antiepileptic drugs)

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 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 Adolescent's Hair Loss Due to Levetiracetam

2 citations, July 2018 in “Journal of pediatric epilepsy”

A teenager lost hair after starting epilepsy medication levetiracetam.

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 Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to Drugs

273 citations, May 2017 in “The Lancet”

Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.

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