What was the first treatment for epilepsy?: Tracing the Origin of Seizure Medication
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The history of effective epilepsy treatment began in 1857 with the introduction of potassium bromide by English doctor Sir Charles Locock. While ancient civilizations used ineffective remedies based on superstition, bromide marked the pivotal entry into the modern, pharmacological era of treating seizures. This was a revolutionary shift that would pave the way for all subsequent antiepileptic drugs.
