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`Anticonvulsant medications have been found to be widely effective in various neuropathic pain conditions. Most use of
`anticonvulsants for pain is "off label." Although these medications are not habit forming, abrupt discontinuation can be
`hazardous. They should be stopped only after discussing how to do so with a health care professional. Common side
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