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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 Safety and Tolerability of Antiepileptic Drugs in Women with Epilepsy

1 citations, April 2015 in “Russkij žurnal detskoj nevrologii”

Antiepileptic drugs can cause side effects like menstrual problems and infertility in women with epilepsy, but most pregnancies result in healthy babies, with newer drugs being safer.

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.

research Postmarketing Surveillance of New Antiepileptic Drugs: The Tribulations of Trials

12 citations, September 2002 in “Epilepsia”

Monitoring new epilepsy drugs after they're sold is crucial to find rare and long-term side effects that initial tests might miss.

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.

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