Title

Efficacy and Tolerability of the New Antiepileptic Drugs I: Treatment of New-Onset Epilepsy

Authoring Organizations

Publication Month/Year

June 1, 2018

Last Updated Month/Year

January 22, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

• Slide Set
• Spanish
• Patient Information
• Quick-Reference Guide

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

To present evidence on the efficacy and tolerability of the new antiepileptic drugs. To present practice recommendations for the use of new antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of new-onset epilepsy

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient

Intended Users

Occupational therapist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D004827 - Epilepsy, D012640 - Seizures

Keywords

epilepsy, seizure disorder, Antiepileptic

Supplemental Methodology Resources

Methodology Supplement, Data Supplement