How Does Carbatrol Work?
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, brief changes in the brain’s electrical system. These changes in brain activity can lead to a seizure (see Epilepsy Symptoms). It is not known exactly how Carbatrol works to prevent partial seizures in people with epilepsy. It may work by blocking sodium channels in the brain. By doing this, the drug may decrease the activity of nerve cells, preventing them from firing abnormally. It may also prevent the abnormal brain signals from spreading to other parts of the brain.
