A 7‑year‑old child with focal seizures has been stable on ca…
A 7‑year‑old child with focal seizures has been stable on carbamazepine for several years but is now experiencing breakthrough seizures and significant hyponatremia. The neurology team is considering switching to a newer agent. Which rationale best explains why a second‑generation AED such as oxcarbazepine may be preferred over a first‑generation AED like carbamazepine?