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