2017
Psychiatric and behavioral side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy
Chen B, Choi H, Hirsch LJ, Katz A, Legge A, Buchsbaum R, Detyniecki K. Psychiatric and behavioral side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior 2017, 76: 24-31. PMID: 28931473, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2017.08.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral side effectsSide effectsPractice-based sampleAntiepileptic drug useHigh rateAED regimenAdult patientsNewer AEDsCessation ratesAntiepileptic drugsIntractable epilepsyMedical historyAbsence seizuresMedical recordsPhysician reportsAED usePatientsLevetiracetamDepressive moodDrug useGabapentinLamotriginePatient recordsSuicidal thoughtsPhenytoin
2006
Topiramate for the treatment of epilepsy and other nervous system disorders
van Passel L, Arif H, Hirsch LJ. Topiramate for the treatment of epilepsy and other nervous system disorders. Expert Review Of Neurotherapeutics 2006, 6: 19-31. PMID: 16466308, DOI: 10.1586/14737175.6.1.19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPossible neuroprotective agentsTroublesome adverse effectsOral hypoglycemic agentsCognitive side effectsTreatment of epilepsyNervous system disordersNeuropathic painMigraine prophylaxisNeuroprotective agentsHypoglycemic agentsSystem disordersSide effectsBroad-spectrum efficacyBipolar disorderLow dosesPsychiatric conditionsTopiramateSubstance dependenceAdverse effectsEpilepsyDisordersEfficacySpectrum efficacyMonotherapyProphylaxis