Current discoveries on the cognitive effects of antiepileptic drugs

Authors
Meador, KJ
Citation
Kj. Meador, Current discoveries on the cognitive effects of antiepileptic drugs, PHARMACOTHE, 20(8), 2000, pp. 185S-190S
Citations number
67
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology
Journal title
PHARMACOTHERAPY
ISSN journal
02770008 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Part
2
Supplement
S
Pages
185S - 190S
Database
ISI
SICI code
0277-0008(200008)20:8<185S:CDOTCE>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
The cognitive effects of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are of particular conce rn to clinicians because these drugs are the primary therapeutic modality f or managing epilepsy. In general, the cognitive effects of most AEDs are mo dest and offset by their benefit in reducing seizures. Nonetheless, the cog nitive effects of a particular AED may be clinically significant when treat ing specific patient populations, such as children and the elderly.