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Anticonvulsant and anti-seizure agents are used widely for a variety of diseases and symptoms including insomnia, depression, and pain. As with many drugs, anticonvulsants | Anticonvulsant and anti-seizure agents are used widely for a variety of diseases and symptoms including insomnia, depression, and pain. As with many drugs, anticonvulsants | ||
- | Although the ultimate goal is to discontinue taking these medications, | + | Although the ultimate goal is to discontinue taking these medications, |
Patients should work with their physician to wean from these drugs when their symptoms become tolerable. | Patients should work with their physician to wean from these drugs when their symptoms become tolerable. | ||
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=====Types of anticonvulsant and anti-seizure agents ===== | =====Types of anticonvulsant and anti-seizure agents ===== | ||
- | * baclofen (Lioresal) | ||
* carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Novo-Carbamazepine, | * carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Novo-Carbamazepine, | ||
* carisoprodol (Soma) | * carisoprodol (Soma) | ||
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