1. What are the common side effects of antiepileptic drugs? Common side effects of antiepileptic drugs include: drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, vomiting, skin allergy, hair loss, hirsutism, obesity, anorexia, bone marrow suppression, endocrine changes, and gum enlargement. Please refer to the instructions of each drug for details. 2.Do I need to stop taking the medication if side effects occur? Some minor, transient side effects after taking antiepileptic drugs usually do not affect their use. However, for some serious allergic reactions, it is necessary to reduce or discontinue the medication. 3. How to reduce or avoid side effects? The side effects of drugs are sometimes difficult to avoid, but the severity varies greatly from one individual to another. Many drugs can be slowly increased by the method to reduce the incidence of adverse reactions. 4.Can serious adverse reactions be life-threatening? The probability of serious adverse reactions to antiepileptic drugs is low, but when they do occur, they are sometimes fatal, such as severe skin and mucous membrane allergic reactions.