Side Effects Of Anticonvulsants

Anticonvulsants, also commonly called antiepileptics, are medications used to treat seizures caused by epilepsy. In addition, anticonvulsants can be used to treat neuropathic pain, and some are approved to treat migraines. Some bipolar disorder patients benefit from certain anticonvulsants as mood stabilizers. There are many anticonvulsants available, and they have a wide range of potential side effects. The ways they work can also differ. Over the past twenty years, several new anticonvulsants have been developed and approved. These may have fewer side effects than older antidepressants.