Despite the risks of developing serious adverse effects, a drug that is used to treat partial seizures in patients who do not respond to other drugs is ________.

A. topiramate (Topamax)
B. gabapentin (Neurontin)
C. valproic acid (Depakene)
D. felbamate (Felbatol)


Answer: D

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