1. designed to prevent or reduce the occurrence of seizures; relating to the treatment or control of epilepsy
Usage: medical term; also called anticonvulsant

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an antiseizure medication to help control the patient's epilepsy.
• Antiseizure drugs work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
• Common antiseizure medications include phenytoin and valproic acid.
• The patient's antiseizure therapy has been effective in reducing the frequency of episodes.
• Antiseizure treatment requires careful monitoring and regular blood tests.
• New antiseizure agents have fewer side effects than older medications.