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Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not...
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Over the last several years, neuronal stabilizing agents (also known as anticonvulsants or epilepsy medications) have been increasingly prescribed... Read more »
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