What Class is Seizure Meds? A Guide to Antiepileptic Drug Categories
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Up to 70% of people with epilepsy have their seizures controlled with medication. But **what class is seizure meds**, and how do they work to calm abnormal brain activity? These medications, more accurately termed antiseizure drugs (ASDs) or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), are categorized into several classes based on their unique pharmacological mechanisms, from modulating ion channels to enhancing neurotransmitter effects.
