Practical therapeutic experiences with Oxcarbazepine - a review

Since the beginning of this year oxcarbazepine has been registered in Germa ny for the treatment of partial seizures with or without secondary generali sation in adults or children six years and older. Though only on the market in Germany for a short rime, there ore almost 10 years of experience with oxcarbazepine in other European countries. Furthermore Oxcarbazepine has be en used in clinical studies and in daily practice in Germany even prior to its registration. This article summarizes the practical experience in the a rea of epilepsy with oxcarbazepine and will give suggestions for the use in day-today routine. In addition, areas of use not yet registered e.g. in the treatment of mania or pain therapy are mentioned.