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KMID : 1160420200020020045
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Epilia: Epilepsy Commun
2020 Volume.2 No. 2 p.45 ~ p.48
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Characteristics and Medical Treatment of Elderly Patients with Epilepsy
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Byun Jung-Ick
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Abstract
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Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in elderly patients, who often have decreased organ function, various comorbidities, and polypharmacy. When choosing anti-epileptic drugs for this population, drugs with a low propensity for side effects and a minimal potential for drug-drug interactions should be preferred. Therefore, the use of newer anti-epileptic drugs, such as levetiracetam, zonisamide, gabapentin, and pregabalin is suggested.
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KEYWORD
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Epilepsy, Treatment, Elderly
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