Drug Treatment in the Elderly
Drug Treatment in the Elderly Ilo E. Leppik Angela K. Birnbaum Introduction The elderly are the most rapidly growing segment of the population, and demographic trends predict that their number…
Gender Issues for Drug Treatment
Gender Issues for Drug Treatment Anne Sabers Cynthia L. Harden Introduction Potential health risks associated with long-term drug treatment raise specific concerns and considerations for the treatment of epilepsy across…
Drug Treatment in Adolescents
Drug Treatment in Adolescents Eileen P. G. Vining Introduction In general, the incidence of epilepsy tends to decrease slightly in adolescence. It appears to range from 20 to 60 per…
Drug Treatment in Children
Drug Treatment in Children John M. Pellock Douglas R. Nordli Jr. Olivier Dulac Introduction Childhood epilepsy differs from that seen in adults because of age-related seizures, the etiology of seizures…
Drug–Drug Interactions
Drug–Drug Interactions René H. Levy Blaise F.D. Bourgeois Houda Hachad Introduction Within the context of the pharmacologic treatment of epilepsy, the topic of drug interactions has received much attention. Because…
Neurodevelopmental Effects
Neurodevelopmental Effects Eija Gaily Kimford J. Meador Introduction The increased risk of major malformations after prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) has been established by research extending over three decades…
General Principles: Teratogenicity of Antiepileptic Drugs
General Principles: Teratogenicity of Antiepileptic Drugs Mark S. Yerby Dina Battino Georgia D. Montouris Introduction Over the past two decades advances in the management of epilepsy and an increased armamentarium…
Long-term Adverse Events
Long-term Adverse Events Alison M. Pack Barry E. Gidal Introduction Treatment with an antiepileptic drug (AED) may be prolonged. Recognizing long-term adverse effects of AEDs will have a significant effect…
Idiosyncratic Adverse Reactions
Idiosyncratic Adverse Reactions Munir Pirmohamed Santiago Arroyo Introduction A perusal of the product information sheets for all antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) reveals a long list of adverse effects. Fortunately, the majority…
Dose-Related Side Effects
Dose-Related Side Effects Dieter Schmidt Steven C. Schachter Introduction Most antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) block seizure generation by altering membrane excitability, increasing postsynaptic inhibition, or modifying the synchronization of neuronal networks.34…
