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First and Second Generation AED's

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Sodium valproate
Carbamazepine

Second-generation AEDs include:

Gabapentin

Lamotrigine

Felbamate: NB: although this drug looked very promising, it was found that it caused serious adverse effects such as aplastic anaemia and liver failure; it is still used for certain rare clinical conditions but is NOT recommended for use to treat neuropathic pain.

Topiramate