Anticonvulsant

An anticonvulsant is a medication used to prevent or reduce seizures in people with epilepsy or other neurological conditions. Seizures occur when abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes sudden changes in behavior, movement, or consciousness. Anticonvulsants work by stabilizing this electrical activity, either by calming overexcited neurons or by influencing chemical signals in the brain, thereby helping to keep seizures under control. They are prescribed by doctors and require proper management to balance effectiveness with potential side effects.