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Anticonvulsant drugs, also known as antiepileptic drugs, work by reducing the excessive rapid firing of neurons that cause seizures. Here's a step-by-step explanation of how common anticonvulsant drugs work:

1. Increasing the effects of enzymes that create GABA: GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits the activity of neurons. Some anticonvulsants work by increasing the production of GABA, which can help to calm the excessive neuronal activity that leads to seizures.

2. Decreasing the effects of enzymes that destroy GABA: Other anticonvulsants work by decreasing the activity of enzymes that break down GABA. This helps to increase the levels of GABA in the brain, again helping to reduce excessive neuronal activity.

3. Blocking sodium channels: Some anticonvulsants work by blocking sodium channels on neurons. This prevents the neurons from firing rapidly and repetitively, which is what happens during a seizure.

4. Blocking calcium channels: Other anticonvulsants work by blocking calcium channels on neurons. This also helps to prevent the neurons from firing rapidly and repetitively.

So, the correct answer to your question would be a combination of options a and d: increasing the effects of enzymes that create GABA and lessening the effects of enzymes that destroy GABA.