Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy
Chen B, Choi H, Hirsch L, Moeller J, Javed A, Kato K, Legge A, Buchsbaum R, Detyniecki K. Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior 2014, 42: 129-137. PMID: 25513768, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.10.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCosmetic side effectsValproic acidSide effectsWeight gainGingival hyperplasiaHair lossPractice-based sampleMedication discontinuationAdult patientsDosage adjustmentFemale patientsNewer AEDsAntiepileptic drugsDifferent AEDsFemale sexMedical historyMedical recordsRisk factorsPhysician reportsAED usePatientsClinical practicePregabalinPatient recordsAEDs