This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
First drug to be used in absence seizures is : 
Select and explain. 
A. Phenytoin, B. Benzodiazepines, C. Valproate, D. Carbamazepine
C: Valproate
Answer: C: Valproate 
Explanation: None