biostudies-literatureUnknown9(2)van der Meer PB<h4>Background</h4>This study aimed at investigating antiepileptic drug (AED) prescription preferences in patients with brain tumor-related epilepsy (BTRE) among the European neuro-oncology community, the considerations that play a role when initiating AED treatment, the organization of care, and practices with regard to AED withdrawal.<h4>Methods</h4>A digital survey containing 31 questions about prescription preferences of AEDs was set out among members of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO).<h4>Results</h4>A total of 198 respondents treating patients with BTRE participated of whom 179 completed the entire survey. Levetiracetam was the first choice in patients with BTRE for almost all respondents (90% [162/181]). Levetiracetam was considered the most effective AED in reduciNeuro-oncology practice105-113https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8965049biostudies-literaturePrescription preferences of antiepileptic drugs in brain tumor patients: An international survey among EANO members.PMC8965049Preusser MKoekkoek JAFvan den Bent MJvan der Meer PBDirven LTaphoorn MJBRuda RfalsePrescription preferences of antiepileptic drugs in brain tumor patients: An international survey among EANO members.<h4>Background</h4>This study aimed at investigating antiepileptic drug (AED) prescription preferences in patients with brain tumor-related epilepsy (BTRE) among the European neuro-oncology community, the considerations that play a role when initiating AED treatment, the organization of care, and practices with regard to AED withdrawal.<h4>Methods</h4>A digital survey containing 31 questions about prescription preferences of AEDs was set out among members of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO).<h4>Results</h4>A total of 198 respondents treating patients with BTRE participated of whom 179 completed the entire survey. Levetiracetam was the first choice in patients with BTRE for almost all respondents (90% [162/181]). Levetiracetam was considered the most effective AED in reduci2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Apr2025-04-04T07:33:33.959Z2024-11-15T22:40:08.237ZS-EPMC89650493537152110.1093/nop/npab059