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    GlossaryAnticonvulsants (Antiseizure medications)

    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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      Anticonvulsant Hypocalcaemia

      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 25-Year-Old Woman With New-Onset Seizures

      February 2009 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings”
      A woman's new seizures were caused by a brain tumor likely linked to her past cancer treatment, and choosing safe seizure medications is important for women who can have children.
      Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments

      research Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments

      52 citations, September 1996 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology”
      People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

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