Anti-epileptic drugs: there are certain side reactions Undeniably, there are certain side effects of anti-epileptic drugs, which may affect the nervous system, hematological system, skeletal system, skin and connective tissue, digestive system, endocrine, and immune system, the first three being more common. 1, blood system: inhibit blood cells, may appear white blood cell decline, platelet decline or anemia. It is understood that about 1% of patients clinically occur megaloblastic anemia or macrocytosis; the incidence of granulocytopenia and granulocyte deficiency is 1% to 5%, more common in the early stage; the incidence of thrombocytopenia and coagulation mechanism disorders is 1%. 2, neurological system: many patients most often appear drowsy at the beginning of treatment; those taking barbiturates and tranquilizers mostly see excitement, excessive activity, aggressive behavior, anxiety, insomnia, etc.; long-term use of antiepileptic drugs may also appear dizziness, unstable walking and other manifestations of cerebellar syndrome; abnormal behavior, mood changes, EEG on the increase in slow waves, high amplitude waves and other subacute and chronic encephalopathy. 3. Skeletal system: It is more common, especially for children who are growing and developing. Phenytoin sodium and phenobarbital, among the antiepileptic drugs, have the greatest effect on the bones. In addition, some patients have allergic reactions after 1 to 2 weeks of taking the drugs, some have gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and loss of appetite early in treatment, and patients taking phenobarbital, sodium phenytoin, and sodium valproate may have different degrees of liver damage. Weighing the pros and cons, the correct understanding of antiepileptic drugs Refusal to take medication because of fear of side effects often results in further deterioration of the condition and even threatens life. The effects of deterioration are often greater than the side effects of the medication, and there are individual differences in the side effects of medication, which do not occur in all pediatric patients. In addition, because pediatric patients do not know much about the disease, it is even more important for parents to educate themselves about disease treatment based on a comprehensive understanding of the disease. It is understood that most of the adverse reactions to antiepileptic drugs are transient, occurring mostly early in the course of taking the drug, or when a small amount becomes a large amount. As the course of treatment develops or the dose of the drug stabilizes, the adverse effects are less pronounced in most cases. If the child follows the doctor’s instructions to take the medication on time and in the right amount, most of the children’s disease can be controlled or cured.