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anticonvulsant
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anticonvulsant

Any drug used to prevent epileptic seizures (convulsions or fits) or reduce their severity; see epilepsy.

In many cases, epilepsy can be controlled completely by careful therapy with one agent. Patients should stop or change treatment only under medical supervision.



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