3 Harmful Impacts of Antiepileptic Drugs on Your Oral Health

Epilepsy is a chronic, non-communicable brain disease in which seizures are generated.

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According to the WHO, this is the most common neurological disorder. About 50 million people in the world suffer from epilepsy.

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What are Antiepileptic Drugs?

Antiepileptics are drugs widely used in the treatment of seizure disorders (such as epilepsy), neuropathic pain, and psychiatric disorders.

Antiepileptics are drugs widely used in the treatment of seizure disorders (such as epilepsy), neuropathic pain, and psychiatric disorders.

What are the Most used Antiepileptic Drugs?

Carbamazepine Phenytoin Lamotrigine Sodium valproate Gabapentin

Gingival hypertrophy or enlargement is one of the most common oral complications associated with the long-term use of antiepileptic drugs.

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