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Phenobarbital for Epilepsy
Why It Is Used
Phenobarbital is the antiepileptic drug of choice for newborns who have Reference epilepsy Opens New Window.
Reference Partial seizures Opens New Window and Reference generalized tonic-clonic seizures may be treated with phenobarbital.
| 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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