Anticonvulsants — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Valproic acid
Drug Class: Neurological
Medications that prevent seizures by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
Nutrients That Anticonvulsants May Deplete
Long-term use of Anticonvulsants is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Folate
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Biotin
- L-carnitine
Common Side Effects of Anticonvulsants
- Bone loss
- Birth defects
- Liver damage
- Blood disorders
Key Drug Interactions — Anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants has 3 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Blood thinners
- Birth control pills
- Other seizure medications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Anticonvulsants deplete nutrients?
Yes. Anticonvulsants has been associated with depletion of Folate, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Biotin, L-carnitine based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Anticonvulsants deplete?
Anticonvulsants is associated with lower levels of: Folate, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Biotin, L-carnitine. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Anticonvulsants?
Common side effects associated with Anticonvulsants include: Bone loss; Birth defects; Liver damage; Blood disorders.
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