Epilepsy related multimorbidity, polypharmacy and risks in adults with intellectual disabilities: a national study.

James J SunBhathika PereraWilliam HenleyHeather Angus-LeppanIndermeet SawhneyLance WatkinsKiran N PurandareMogbeyiteren EyeoyiboMark ScheepersGeraldine LinesRobert WinterhalderSamantha AshbyRavi De SilvaJonjo MillerDavid E PhilpottChris AshwinJoshua HowkinsHarriet SlaterDavid MedhurstRichard Laugharne

Published in: Journal of neurology (2022)

Significant levels of multi-morbidity, polypharmacy and a lack of systemised approach to treatment and risk exist. Addressing these concerns is essential to reduce premature mortality.

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