Anticonvulsants are pharmaceutical medications primarily used to manage and prevent seizures in individuals with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. They work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain, with common examples including phenytoin, carbamazepine, and lamotrigine. In addition to seizure control, some anticonvulsants are also used to treat conditions like neuropathic pain and bipolar disorder. Their effectiveness in reducing seizure frequency makes them essential in improving the quality of life for those affected by epilepsy.