Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to methods and uses of flunarizine, including for treating absence seizures in a human patient, such as absence seizures in childhood absence epilepsy (CAE), wherein the methods comprise administering (e.g., orally) to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of flunarizine. The present disclosure is further directed to various improved methods of therapy and administration of flunarizine.