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Anticonvulsants

Anticonvulsants are used principally to prevent seizures in patient with epilepsy, but they can also be used as pain relievers for conditions such as postherpatic neuralgia (PHN). Although some side effects (such as drowsiness and fatigue) are associated with the use of these drugs, they seem to be very effective in managing pain related to PHN.

Drugs in the class

Carbamazepine (Atretol, Epitol, Tegretol)

Phenytoin (Dilantin, Dilantin Kapseals, Phenytek)

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Carbamazepine Suspension (Tegretol Suspension)

Gabapentin Oral Solution (Neurontin Oral Solution)

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.