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Anti-epileptic Drugs

Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are medications used to treat epilepsy and other seizure disorders. They work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain and reducing the frequency of seizures. AEDs can also be used to control specific symptoms associated with epilepsy, such as sudden falls, loss of consciousness an…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are medications used to treat epilepsy and other seizure disorders. They work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain and reducing the frequency of seizures. AEDs can also be used to control specific symptoms associated with epilepsy, such as sudden falls, loss of consciousness and muscle spasms. They can improve quality of life for those with epilepsy, allowing them to live and function normally. AEDs are generally regarded as safe and effective treatments, but they can cause serious side effects in some people. Patients should discuss the potential risks and benefits with their doctor before starting any AEDs.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Epilepsy Journal.

Journal editorial board
Rwei-Ling Yu · Taiwan Siuly Siuly · Australia Pasquale Parisi · Italy

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