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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:14 am


Treatment


Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can prevent seizure activity by altering neurotransmitter activity in nerve cells, but cannot correct the underlying condition. Approximately 70% of patients successfully control seizures with medication. Nearly 50% of those require two drugs to be seizure free. Because medications interact, the drug regimen must be carefully designed to maximize the effectiveness and to avoid serious complications and side effects.


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