The phrase "anticonvulsant medication" refers to a type of medicine that helps prevent and control seizures or convulsions in people who have epilepsy or other conditions that cause seizures. Full definition
There is no cure for epilepsy but in many cases dogs with epilepsy can be treated with anticonvulsant medication, such as phenobarbital and potassium bromide. (pawster.com)
Phenobarbital, usually given as a pill, is commonly used as a traditional anticonvulsant medication in dogs and cats with epilepsy. (pethealthnetwork.com)
Treatment involves the use of anticonvulsant medications, which must be continued for life. (petpremium.com)