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Quiz on Antiepileptic Medications

Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Mar 09, 2018

Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) also known as anti-seizure drugs or anticonvulsants are a group of pharmacological agents used in treatment of epileptic seizures. 1 in 7 people with epilepsy could have their seizures completely controlled with the use of antiseizure drugs.

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This Quiz has 10 questions.

1

Antiepileptics should be continued for 7-10 days following a seizure and can then be stopped.

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