What is the primary reason that Carbamazepine should be avoided in patients with absence seizures?
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Correct answer: It can actually exacerbate absence seizures
Sodium channel blockers like Carbamazepine and Phenytoin can worsen absence and myoclonic seizures. Proper diagnosis of the seizure type is essential before selecting an antiepileptic to avoid paradoxical seizure exacerbation.
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