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Anticonvulsant, treats acute mania, prophylaxis in bipolar affective disorder.
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Highest risk of birth defects of any of the commonly used antiepilepsy drugs.
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Side effects:
- Tiredness
- Tremor
- Sedation
- Gastrointestinal disturbances and reversible hair loss
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