👉 Antiepileptic is a medical term used to describe medications that are designed to help with seizures. These medications typically work by blocking the action of certain chemicals in the brain, which helps prevent or reduce the occurrence of seizures. Antiepileptic drugs can be taken orally or injected into the bloodstream. They are often prescribed for people who have epilepsy, but they may also be used as part of a broader treatment plan to manage other types of seizures or to help with other conditions that affect the brain