Older epilepsy drugs do not prevent first seizure from brain tumors

Many physicians prescribe antiepileptic medications to patients with brain tumors, even to those with no seizure history. Now, a new review of studies casts doubt on the wisdom of using these drugs — which can carry serious side effects — to prevent a first seizure in these patients.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news127557556.html">Older epilepsy drugs do not prevent first seizure from brain tumors</a></p> <p>Many physicians prescribe antiepileptic medications to patients with brain tumors, even to those with no seizure history. Now, a new review of studies casts doubt on the wisdom of using these drugs — which can carry serious side effects — to prevent a first seizure in these patients.</p>