anti-epilepsy
adjective
an·ti-ep·i·lep·sy
ˌan-tē-ˈe-pə-ˌlep-sē 
ˌan-tī-
: used or tending to control epileptic seizures : antiepileptic
anti-epilepsy medication
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Healthcare providers are also now recommending very low-dose tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) such as amitryptiline for chronic pain, or anti-epilepsy drugs (AEDs) such as Neurontin (gabapentin) or Lyrica (pregabalin), which work by decreasing the frequency of nerve pain signals sent to the brain.
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Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 28 May 2023
One of them is maternal exposure to valproate, which is an anti-epilepsy medication.
—Matt Villano, CNN, 12 Apr. 2023
Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 28 May 2023
One of them is maternal exposure to valproate, which is an anti-epilepsy medication.
—Matt Villano, CNN, 12 Apr. 2023
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“Anti-epilepsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-epilepsy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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