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  2. Seizure threshold - Wikipedia

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    Those diagnosed with epilepsy or certain other neurological conditions are more vulnerable to seizures if the threshold is reduced, and should be compliant with their anticonvulsant drug regimen. Medications that lower seizure threshold include the antidepressant and nicotinic antagonist bupropion, the atypical opioid analgesics tramadol and ...

  3. Anticonvulsant - Wikipedia

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    Both newer and older drugs are generally equally effective in new onset epilepsy. [42] The newer drugs tend to have fewer side effects. [42] For newly diagnosed partial or mixed seizures, there is evidence for using gabapentin, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine or topiramate as monotherapy. [42]

  4. Causes of seizures - Wikipedia

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    Heavy drinking in particular has been shown to possibly have some effect on seizures in epileptics. But studies have not found light drinking to increase the likelihood of having a seizure at all. [citation needed] EEGs taken of patients immediately following light alcohol consumption have not revealed any increase in seizure activity. [16]

  5. Primidone - Wikipedia

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    Primidone is an anticonvulsant of the barbiturate class; [7] however, its long-term effect in raising the seizure threshold is likely due to its active metabolite, phenobarbital. [10] The drug’s other active metabolite is phenylethylmalonamide (PEMA). Primidone was approved for medical use in the United States in 1954. [7]

  6. Benzodiazepine - Wikipedia

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    Antipsychotics are not recommended for benzodiazepine withdrawal (or other CNS depressant withdrawal states) especially clozapine, olanzapine or low potency phenothiazines, e.g., chlorpromazine as they lower the seizure threshold and can worsen withdrawal effects; if used extreme caution is required. [148]

  7. 6 Signs Wellbutrin is Right for Your Depression Symptoms - AOL

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    Wellbutrin can also interact with some medications, including other antidepressants, clopidogrel and medications that reduce the seizure threshold. To reduce your risk of drug interactions, make ...