Oxcarbazepine is often used as an alternative to Carbamazepine because it:
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Correct answer: Does not form the toxic epoxide metabolite
Oxcarbazepine is a 10-keto analogue of carbamazepine. It is metabolized to a 10-hydroxy derivative, avoiding the epoxide intermediate that causes many of carbamazepine's side effects and drug interactions.
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