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Oxcarbazepine for Epilepsy
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Initial studies indicate that oxcarbazepine is effective in adults and children when it is added to other antiepileptic medicines.Reference 1
Also, when used alone, oxcarbazepine can help control partial seizures.Reference 2
| 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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