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Felbamate for Epilepsy
Why It Is Used
Felbamate may be used to prevent Reference partial seizures Opens New Window in adults and children. But it has some very serious side effects. It is used with caution in younger children since they may not be able to communicate symptoms of potentially serious side effects, such as chills or stomach pain.
| 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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