antiepileptic

Examples

• All

• The doctor prescribed an antiepileptic medication for her condition.

• The doctor prescribed a new antiepileptic for her seizure disorder.

• Patients often need to take antiepileptic medications for several years.

• Many patients rely on antiepileptics to manage their seizures.

• The doctor prescribed an antiepileptic medication to help reduce the frequency of her seizures.

• After reviewing her case, the neurologist recommended a new antiepileptic drug that had fewer side effects.

• He has been taking an antiepileptic to manage his epilepsy and improve his quality of life.

Synonyms

A

anticonvulsant

vsantiepileptic

• Specialized

2 5.5

A drug that prevents or reduces seizures

targets preventing or controlling seizures rather than lessening their intensity

A

antiepileptic drug

vsantiepileptic

• Specialized

1 4.1

A medicine that prevents or controls seizures in people with epilepsy

is the shorter term that omits the word for medication

A

anticonvulsant drug

vsantiepileptic

• Specialized

4.2

A medicine that prevents or reduces seizures in people with epilepsy

focuses more on preventing or controlling seizures rather than treating attacks

Compounds

A

antiepileptic drug

• Specialized

1 4.1

A medicine that prevents or controls seizures in people with epilepsy

Surface Forms

Etymology