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Benzodiazepines for Epilepsy
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Benzodiazepines are minor tranquilizers (sedatives) that prevent or stop seizures by slowing down the central nervous system. This makes abnormal electrical activity less likely.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 26, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Steven C. Schachter, MD - Neurology |
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