The impact of anti-seizure medications on psychiatric disorders among children with epilepsy: Both a challenge and an opportunity?

ABSTRACT: Psychiatric disorders are common co-existing conditions in children with epilepsy and can precede or follow epilepsy onset. Therefore, when selecting anti-seizure medications (ASMs) for children with epilepsy, in addition to seizure control, careful consideration of behavioral and psychotropic effects (BPEs) is critical, as they can have a negative impact on ASM adherence and quality of life. The goal in supporting children with epilepsy is an individualized approach to maximize seizure control and minimize negative BPEs. A previous history of a psychiatric disorder is the most significant risk factor for negative BPEs. Therefore, systematic screening for psychiatric symptoms can guide ASM selection and prompt intervention as needed. Besides familiarity with different ASM profiles, awarene

SUBMITTER: Datta AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10393354 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature