Common Anti-Epileptic Drugs. There are several anticonvulsant drugs that are commonly prescribed. Understanding how your ...

For many people with epilepsy, anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are a lifeline. They control, or minimise, the number of seizures a person with epilepsy experiences.

Learn how first-line antiepileptic drugs, personalized care, and lifestyle changes work together to manage generalized ...

Comparative chart of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and their seizure/epilepsy indications. Partial Generalized Status Lennox- Generic Brand Form Simple Complex Absence Myoclonic Tonic-clonic Atonic ...

The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to a new study. Continuous use of antiepileptic drugs for a period exceeding one ...

Antiepileptic drugs are life-saving for those with seizure disorders and are also used to treat many other conditions, including mood disorders and nerve pain, the authors write as background ...

The teratogenic risk of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) has been a major concern in pharmacovigilance over the past several decades. However, neurodevelopmental and autism-related risks associated with ...

In January 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety warning on the risk of suicidality associated with antiepileptic drugs. 10 The warning summarized the results of a meta ...

Antiepileptic drugs are associated with incident Parkinson disease, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Neurology. Daniel Belete, M.B.Ch.B., from Queen Mary University of London ...

Antiepileptic drug use is associated with an increased risk of stroke among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The risk did not ...

Taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) was associated with a subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD), a U.K.-based case control study suggested. There was a significant association between AED ...