antiepileptic

/ˌæntiˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/
adjective
  1. Used to prevent or control epileptic seizures.
    • She takes an antiepileptic drug every morning to prevent seizures.
    • The antiepileptic effects of the new treatment were tested in clinical trials.
    • Some antiepileptic medications can cause drowsiness as a side effect.
noun
  1. A medicine used to prevent or control epileptic seizures.
    • The doctor increased the dose of her antiepileptic.
    • Many antiepileptics work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
    • He has been taking antiepileptics for years with few side effects.
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