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 _____.

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Felbamate (Felbatol) has been associated with the development of aplastic anemia and liver failure. Consequently, the drug is reserved for patients who do not respond to other drugs and whose epilepsy is so severe that the benefits of therapy outweigh the risks of developing these serious adverse effects.

Despite the Risks of Developing Serious Adverse Effects,a Drug That