Newer antiepileptic drugs
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Epilepsy is a very common neurological disorder with high prevalence and incidence. Several conventional antiepileptic drugs are being used for the treatment of various types of epilepsies. Over the last two decades, there has been a rapid expansion in the number and types of available antiepileptic drugs (AED). Newer AEDs are now available for the treatment of various forms of epilepsies. Lamotrigine and topiramate are effective as initial monotherapy for generalized seizures and topiramate, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine and gabapentin for partial onset seizures. These newer drugs are quite effective and safer than conventional antiepileptic drugs. Many other newer AEDs are under investigation.
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