anti-seizure
adjective
an·ti-sei·zure
ˌan-tē-ˈsē-zhər 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antiseizure
: preventing or counteracting seizures
An F.D.A. advisory committee on nervous system drugs has recommended approving three new antiseizure compounds for epilepsy, and the agency so far has approved one of them …—
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Folate supplements can interact with several medications including methotrexate, sulfasalazine, anti-seizure medications, immunosuppressants, NSAIDs, barbiturates, diuretics, and pyrimethamine (an anti-malarial drug).
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Toxicological tests found barbiturates, Valium, anti-seizure drugs and painkillers in his system.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Certain medications, like anti-seizure drugs and Accutane (isotretinoin), have also been linked with low biotin.
—Cathryne Keller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2023
Murrough, for example, is currently conducting research into an anti-seizure drug that, until recently, no one suspected may also relieve depression.
—Sonya Collins, Fortune Well, 4 Nov. 2023
He was given anti-seizure medication, but McCarthy was still worried.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Only epilepsy is treated with long-term anti-seizure medicines.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2023
Supporting Traditional Medications: CBD oil could complement traditional anti-seizure medications, enhancing their effectiveness and reducing side effects.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
The most likely culprits are usually antibiotics, pain relievers (like acetaminophen or ibuprofen), and anti-seizure or antipsychotic meds.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 21 July 2023
Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Toxicological tests found barbiturates, Valium, anti-seizure drugs and painkillers in his system.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Certain medications, like anti-seizure drugs and Accutane (isotretinoin), have also been linked with low biotin.
—Cathryne Keller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2023
Murrough, for example, is currently conducting research into an anti-seizure drug that, until recently, no one suspected may also relieve depression.
—Sonya Collins, Fortune Well, 4 Nov. 2023
He was given anti-seizure medication, but McCarthy was still worried.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Only epilepsy is treated with long-term anti-seizure medicines.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2023
Supporting Traditional Medications: CBD oil could complement traditional anti-seizure medications, enhancing their effectiveness and reducing side effects.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
The most likely culprits are usually antibiotics, pain relievers (like acetaminophen or ibuprofen), and anti-seizure or antipsychotic meds.
—Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 21 July 2023
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First Known Use
1962, in the meaning defined above
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anti-seizure
adjective
an·ti-sei·zure
variants
or antiseizure
: preventing or counteracting seizures
anti-seizure drugs
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