The medical treatment of epilepsy in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nastasija LezaicGeneviève GoreColin Bruce Josephson Samuel WiebeNathalie JettéMark R Keezer

Published in: Epilepsia (2019)

There is some evidence for AED use in the elderly with epilepsy. More evidence is required, comparing newer AEDs to prior generations as well as examining the effects of determinants such as frailty, to guide clinicians when treating this rapidly growing patient population.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
middle aged
healthcare
case report
palliative care