American Academy of Neurology is encouraging use of some newer antiepileptics
December 2004
The American Academy of Neurology is encouraging use of some newer antiepileptics...Lamictal (lamotrigine), Trileptal (oxcarbazepine), Topamax (topiramate), and Neurontin (gabapentin).
Primary providers will need to be aware of the side effects.
Experts are using some newer agents for INITIAL therapy even though they're only approved for ADJUNCTIVE therapy. The newer ones are just as effective but often better tolerated.
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